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AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON MARCH 22, 2000
REGISTRATION NO. 333-
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM S-4
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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EDO CORPORATION
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
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NEW YORK 3812 11-0707740
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION (PRIMARY STANDARD INDUSTRIAL (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
OF INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION) CLASSIFICATION CODE NUMBER) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
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60 EAST 42ND STREET, SUITE 5010
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10165
(212) 716-2000
(ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE, OF
REGISTRANT'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)
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MARVIN D. GENZER
VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL AND SECRETARY
EDO CORPORATION
60 EAST 42ND STREET, SUITE 5010
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10165
(212) 716-2000
(NAME, ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE,
OF AGENT FOR SERVICE)
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COPIES TO:
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ROBERT F. QUAINTANCE, JR. HAROLD I. STEINBACH
DEBEVOISE & PLIMPTON KLEINBERG, KAPLAN, WOLFF & COHEN, P.C.
875 THIRD AVENUE 551 FIFTH AVENUE
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022 NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10176
(212) 909-6000 (212) 986-6000
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APPROXIMATE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROPOSED SALE OF THE SECURITIES TO THE
PUBLIC: As soon as practicable after the effective time of this registration
statement.
If the securities being registered on this Form are being offered in
connection with the formation of a holding company and there is compliance with
General Instructions G, check the following box. [ ]
If this form is filed to register additional securities for an offering
pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and
list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective
registration statement for the same offering. [ ]
If this form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d)
under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. [ ]
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CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
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PROPOSED MAXIMUM PROPOSED MAXIMUM
TITLE OF EACH CLASS OF AMOUNT TO BE OFFERING PRICE AGGREGATE OFFERING AMOUNT OF
SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED(1) REGISTERED PER SHARE(2) PRICE(2) REGISTRATION FEE(3)
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Common Shares, par value
$1.00 per share................... 6,553,229 shares NA $57,250,282 $15,114
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(1) This registration statement relates to the common shares of EDO Corporation
to be issued in exchange for the outstanding shares of common stock of AIL
Technologies Inc. pursuant to the merger described in the joint proxy
statement/prospectus included herein.
(2) Estimated solely for purposes of calculating the registration fee pursuant
to Rule 457(f)(2) promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
based on the book value per share of AIL Technologies Inc. common stock, the
securities to be received by the registrant in the merger, as of December
31, 1999. The registrant will receive a maximum of 5,125,361 shares of AIL
Technologies Inc. common stock in the merger. There is no trading market for
shares of AIL Technologies Inc. common stock.
(3) Pursuant to Rule 457(b) promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, the amount due with this filing is $3,668, as a fee of $11,446 was
paid in connection with the initial filing of Schedule 14A.
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THE REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE OR
DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANT SHALL
FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS REGISTRATION
STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8(a) OF
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR UNTIL THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT
SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE AS THE COMMISSION, ACTING PURSUANT TO SAID
SECTION 8(a), MAY DETERMINE.
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THE INFORMATION IN THIS JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS IS NOT COMPLETE AND MAY
BE CHANGED. EDO CORPORATION MAY NOT SELL THE SECURITIES DESCRIBED IN THIS JOINT
PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT FILED WITH THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IS EFFECTIVE. THIS JOINT PROXY
STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS IS NOT AN OFFER TO SELL THESE SECURITIES IN ANY STATE WHERE
THE OFFER OR SALE IS NOT PERMITTED.
JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS
SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, MARCH 22, 2000
[EDO LOGO] [AIL LOGO]
To the Shareholders of EDO Corporation and the Common Stockholders of AIL
Technologies Inc.:
The boards of directors of EDO Corporation and AIL Technologies Inc. have
agreed to a merger in which AIL will merge with and into a wholly-owned
subsidiary of EDO.
AIL common stockholders who participate in the merger will receive
approximately 1.29 EDO common shares for each share of AIL common stock that
they own. EDO shareholders will continue to own their existing EDO shares after
the merger. Following the merger, AIL common stockholders (including the AIL
employee stock ownership plan) will control approximately 47% of the total
voting power of EDO.
AIL is furnishing this joint proxy statement/prospectus to its common
stockholders in connection with the solicitation of proxies for use at a special
meeting of AIL common stockholders to be held on April 27, 2000 to vote on
whether to adopt the merger agreement and approve the merger.
EDO is furnishing this joint proxy statement/prospectus to its shareholders
in connection with the solicitation of proxies for use at its annual
shareholders meeting to be held on April 28, 2000 to vote on whether to (i)
approve the issuance of 6,553,229 EDO common shares in the merger, (ii) approve
an increase in the number of EDO common shares subject to EDO's 1996 long-term
incentive plan for use in connection with the merger, (iii) elect three nominees
for directors of EDO and (iv) ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP by the EDO
board of directors as independent auditors of EDO for 2000.
If you are an AIL common stockholder or an EDO shareholder, regardless of
whether you plan to attend your company's meeting, please take the time to vote
by completing, signing, dating and mailing your enclosed proxy card.
If you are a participant in AIL's or EDO's employee stock ownership plan,
you are not a stockholder or shareholder of record. Instead, the trustee of your
company's employee stock ownership plan is the holder of record of the shares
held in your company's plan. Please take the time to give voting instructions to
your trustee for these shares by completing, signing, dating and mailing your
enclosed voting instruction card. Your voting instructions will be kept entirely
confidential by your trustee.
REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF SHARES YOU BENEFICIALLY OWN, YOUR VOTE IS VERY
IMPORTANT. PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE DOCUMENT CAREFULLY AND VOTE TODAY.
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/s/ FRANK A. FARIELLO /s/ NEIL A. ARMSTRONG
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Frank A. Fariello Neil A. Armstrong
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Chairman
EDO Corporation AIL Technologies Inc.
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* SEE "RISK FACTORS" BEGINNING ON PAGE 13 FOR A DISCUSSION OF RISKS RELEVANT TO
THE MERGER.
There is no public trading market for shares of AIL common stock. EDO
common shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "EDO."
NEITHER THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR ANY STATE SECURITIES
COMMISSION HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED OF THESE SECURITIES OR PASSED UPON THE
ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS. ANY
REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
Joint proxy statement/prospectus dated March 23, 2000
and first mailed to shareholders on or about March 24, 2000
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[EDO LOGO]
EDO CORPORATION
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
TO BE HELD ON APRIL 28, 2000
To the Shareholders of EDO Corporation:
You are cordially invited to attend the annual meeting of shareholders of
EDO Corporation, to be held in the 11th floor Conference Center of Chase
Manhattan Bank, 270 Park Avenue, New York, New York at 11:00 a.m. local time on
April 28, 2000.
EDO, EDO Acquisition III Corporation (a wholly-owned subsidiary of EDO) and
AIL Technologies Inc. have entered into a merger agreement. Under the merger
agreement, AIL will merge with and into EDO Acquisition III with the surviving
company becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of EDO. AIL common stockholders who
participate in the merger will receive approximately 1.29 EDO common shares for
each share of AIL common stock that they own. Following the merger, the AIL
common stockholders will control approximately 47% of the total voting power of
EDO. If either EDO or AIL issues additional shares or options before the
completion of the merger (which in most cases would require the consent of the
other party), this percentage of voting power as well as the exchange ratio may
change.
At the meeting, we will ask you to consider and vote on the following
matters:
(1) the approval of the issuance of 6,553,229 EDO common shares in the
merger;
(2) the increase in the number of EDO common shares subject to EDO's
1996 long-term incentive plan from 600,000 EDO common shares to 1,050,000
EDO common shares, which increase will become effective only if we complete
the merger;
(3) the election of three nominees for directors of EDO for a term
expiring at the 2003 annual meeting;
(4) the ratification of the appointment by the EDO board of directors
of KPMG LLP, certified public accountants, as independent auditors for EDO
for 2000; and
(5) any other business that may properly come before the meeting or
any postponements or adjournments thereof, as directed by the EDO board of
directors.
Only EDO shareholders of record at the close of business on March 22, 2000
are entitled to notice of and to vote at the EDO meeting or any adjournments or
postponements of the EDO meeting.
Please review the joint proxy statement/prospectus accompanying this notice
for more complete information regarding the matters proposed for your
consideration at the meeting.
EDO shareholders are not entitled to appraisal or dissenters' rights in
connection with the merger.
YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT. If you are an EDO shareholder, whether you
plan to attend the meeting, you should complete, sign, date and mail your blue
proxy card as soon as possible to make sure your shares are represented at the
meeting. If you attend the meeting and wish to vote in person, you may revoke
your proxy and vote in person. If you are a participant in the EDO employee
stock ownership plan, you should complete, sign, date and mail the enclosed
yellow voting instruction card in the enclosed envelope addressed to The Bank of
New York by no later than April 24, 2000 to give voting instructions to the
trustee of the EDO employee stock ownership plan. Subject to its fiduciary
duties, the trustee of the EDO employee stock ownership plan will vote the EDO
shares allocated to your account in accordance with your voting instructions.
THE EDO BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE OF ALL DIRECTORS PRESENT,
ADOPTED THE MERGER AGREEMENT AND THE MERGER AND RECOMMENDS THAT HOLDERS OF EDO
COMMON SHARES AND EDO PREFERRED SHARES VOTE IN FAVOR OF (i) THE ISSUANCE OF
6,553,229 EDO COMMON SHARES IN THE MERGER AND (ii) THE INCREASE IN THE
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NUMBER OF EDO COMMON SHARES SUBJECT TO EDO'S 1996 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN FROM
600,000 EDO COMMON SHARES TO 1,050,000 EDO COMMON SHARES (WHICH WILL BECOME
EFFECTIVE ONLY IF WE COMPLETE THE MERGER). THE EDO BOARD OF DIRECTORS ALSO
RECOMMENDS THAT EDO SHAREHOLDERS VOTE IN FAVOR OF (x) THE ELECTION OF THE THREE
NOMINEES FOR DIRECTORS OF EDO AND (y) THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT BY THE
EDO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR EDO FOR 2000.
By Order of the EDO Board of Directors
/s/ MARVIN D. GENZER
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Marvin D. Genzer
Secretary
March 23, 2000
New York, New York
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[AIL LOGO]
AIL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
TO BE HELD ON APRIL 27, 2000
To the Common Stockholders of AIL Technologies Inc.:
You are cordially invited to attend the special meeting of common
stockholders of AIL Technologies Inc. to be held at the corporate headquarters
of AIL located at 455 Commack Road, Deer Park, New York at 5:00 p.m. local time
on April 27, 2000.
EDO Corporation, EDO Acquisition III Corporation (a wholly-owned subsidiary
of EDO), and AIL have entered into a merger agreement. Under the merger
agreement, AIL will merge into EDO Acquisition III with the surviving company
becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of EDO. AIL common stockholders who
participate in the merger will receive approximately 1.29 EDO common shares for
each share of AIL common stock that they own. Following the merger, the AIL
common stockholders will control approximately 47% of the total voting power of
EDO. If either EDO or AIL issues additional shares or options before the
completion of the merger (which in most cases would require the consent of the
other party), this percentage of voting power as well as the exchange ratio may
change.
At the meeting, we will ask you to consider and vote on the following
matters:
(1) the adoption of the merger agreement and the approval of the
merger; and
(2) any other business that may properly come before the meeting or
any postponements or adjournments thereof, as directed by the AIL board of
directors.
Only AIL common stockholders of record at the close of business on March
22, 2000 are entitled to notice of and to vote at the AIL meeting or any
adjournments or postponements of the AIL meeting.
If you object to the merger and you are an AIL common stockholder, you can
demand to be paid the fair value of your AIL common stock. In order to do this,
you must follow certain procedures mandated by Delaware law, including filing
certain notices and not voting your shares in favor of the merger. Participants
in the AIL employee stock ownership plan, however, may not object to the merger
and demand to be paid the fair value of the AIL common stock allocated to them
under the plan unless the trustee of the AIL employee stock ownership plan also
objects to the merger. The provisions of Delaware law relating to the appraisal
rights of AIL common stockholders are attached to the accompanying joint proxy
statement/prospectus as Annex B and are described therein under the caption "The
Merger -- Appraisal Rights" beginning on page 60.
Please review the joint proxy statement/prospectus accompanying this notice
for more complete information regarding the matters proposed for your
consideration at the meeting.
YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT. If you are an AIL common stockholder, whether
or not you plan to attend the meeting, you should complete, sign, date and mail
your pink proxy card as soon as possible to make sure your shares are
represented at the meeting. If you attend the meeting and wish to vote in
person, you may revoke your proxy and vote in person. If you are a participant
in the AIL employee stock ownership plan, you should complete, sign, date and
mail the enclosed green voting instruction card in the enclosed envelope
addressed to HSBC Bank USA by no later than April 24, 2000 to give voting
instructions to the trustee of the AIL employee stock ownership plan. Subject to
its fiduciary duties, the trustee of the AIL employee stock ownership plan will
vote the shares of AIL common stock allocated to your account in accordance with
your voting instructions.
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THE AIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE OF ALL DIRECTORS VOTING,
APPROVED AND DECLARED ADVISABLE THE MERGER AGREEMENT AND RECOMMENDS THAT AIL
COMMON STOCKHOLDERS VOTE TO ADOPT THE MERGER AGREEMENT AND APPROVE THE MERGER.
By Order of the AIL Board of Directors
/s/ DARRELL L. REED
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Darrell L. Reed
Secretary
March 23, 2000
Deer Park, New York
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE PROPOSED MERGER............. 1
SUMMARY..................................................... 7
The Companies............................................. 7
The Merger and Related Transactions....................... 7
The Meetings.............................................. 9
Vote Required............................................. 9
The Merger Agreement...................................... 11
Related Agreements and Transactions....................... 11
Exchange of AIL Common Stock Certificates................. 12
RISK FACTORS................................................ 13
Risk Factors Relating to the Merger....................... 13
Risk Factor Relating to EDO............................... 16
Risk Factors Relating to AIL.............................. 16
SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA OF EDO................... 17
SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA OF AIL................... 18
AIL'S MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS....................... 19
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS........... 25
COMPARATIVE HISTORICAL AND PRO FORMA PER SHARE DATA......... 30
COMPARATIVE PER SHARE MARKET PRICES AND DIVIDENDS........... 31
THE MEETINGS................................................ 32
AIL Special Meeting....................................... 32
EDO Annual Meeting........................................ 34
THE MERGER.................................................. 37
Background of the Merger.................................. 37
Recommendation of the Board of Directors of AIL; Reasons
of AIL for the Merger.................................. 40
Opinion of Houlihan Lokey................................. 42
Recommendation of the Board of Directors of EDO; Reasons
of EDO for the Merger.................................. 45
Opinion of A.G. Edwards................................... 47
Interests of Certain Persons in the Merger................ 54
Certain United States Federal Income Tax Consequences of
the Merger and Sale of Shares.......................... 57
Accounting Treatment of the Merger........................ 59
United States Federal Securities Law Consequences......... 59
Government Contracts; Novation............................ 60
Regulatory Approvals Required Before the Merger Can Be
Completed.............................................. 60
Appraisal Rights.......................................... 60
THE EXCHANGE RATIO AND ITS EFFECT ON AIL SECURITIES AND
STOCK OPTION PLANS........................................ 63
General................................................... 63
The Exchange Ratio........................................ 63
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Fractional Shares......................................... 63
Treatment of AIL Options.................................. 63
Stock Exchange Listing.................................... 64
THE MERGER AGREEMENT........................................ 65
General................................................... 65
Escrow.................................................... 66
Exchange of Stock Certificates............................ 67
No Fractional Shares...................................... 68
Transfer Taxes............................................ 68
Investment and Termination of the Exchange Fund........... 68
Adjustment................................................ 68
Tax Treatment............................................. 68
Representations and Warranties............................ 68
Covenants of EDO and AIL.................................. 69
Indemnification........................................... 73
Conditions to Obligations of the Parties.................. 74
Termination............................................... 76
Amendment and Waivers..................................... 78
RELATED AGREEMENTS AND TRANSACTIONS......................... 79
Defense Systems Agreement................................. 79
Management Agreement...................................... 80
Escrow Agreement.......................................... 82
Letter Agreements......................................... 84
Letter from the Trustee of the AIL Employee Stock
Ownership Plan......................................... 84
OTHER PROPOSALS TO BE CONSIDERED AT THE EDO ANNUAL
MEETING................................................... 85
Increase in the Number of EDO Common Shares subject to
EDO's 1996 Long-Term Incentive Plan.................... 85
Election of Directors..................................... 89
Selection of Auditors..................................... 98
THE COMPANIES............................................... 99
Industry Background....................................... 99
EDO Corporation........................................... 99
EDO Acquisition III Corporation........................... 99
AIL Technologies Inc...................................... 100
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS OF EDO...... 104
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS OF AIL...... 105
INFORMATION REGARDING FUTURE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF EDO
AND THE SURVIVING COMPANY................................. 107
Directors................................................. 107
Executive Officers........................................ 108
DESCRIPTION OF EDO COMMON SHARES............................ 112
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COMPARISON OF SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS............................ 113
Certain Differences Between New York and Delaware
Corporate Law.......................................... 113
Board of Directors........................................ 113
Removal of Directors...................................... 113
Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation................. 113
Amendment to By-laws...................................... 114
Stockholder Lists and Inspection Rights................... 114
Corporation's Best Interests.............................. 114
Authorization of Certain Actions.......................... 114
Indemnification and Limitation of Liability of Directors
and Officers........................................... 115
Dividends................................................. 116
Business Combinations..................................... 116
AMENDMENTS TO EDO'S BY-LAWS................................. 117
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS....................................... 117
WHERE TO FIND MORE INFORMATION.............................. 118
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION................................. 119
OTHER MATTERS............................................... 119
LEGAL MATTERS............................................... 120
EXPERTS..................................................... 120
ANNEX A AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
ANNEX B DISSENTER'S APPRAISAL RIGHTS
ANNEX C OPINION OF A.G. EDWARDS
ANNEX D OPINION OF HOULIHAN LOKEY
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ACCOMPANYING THIS JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS IS A COPY OF THE EDO
1999 ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K. THIS JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS
INCORPORATES IMPORTANT BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT EDO THAT IS
INCLUDED IN THE EDO 1999 ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K. THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/
PROSPECTUS MAY ALSO INCORPORATE INFORMATION THAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN OR DELIVERED
WITH THIS JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS. THAT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE
WITHOUT CHARGE TO YOU UPON WRITTEN OR ORAL REQUEST. YOU MUST ADDRESS YOUR
REQUEST TO SECRETARY, EDO CORPORATION, 60 EAST 42ND STREET, SUITE 5010, NEW
YORK, NEW YORK 10165, TELEPHONE (212) 716-2000. TO OBTAIN TIMELY DELIVERY, YOU
MUST REQUEST THE INFORMATION NO LATER THAN APRIL 24, 2000. SEE "WHERE TO FIND
MORE INFORMATION" BEGINNING ON PAGE 118.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE PROPOSED MERGER
Q: WHAT IS THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION?
A: We are proposing a merger of AIL with and into EDO Acquisition III. Except as
described in the following sentences, all outstanding shares of AIL common
stock will convert into a total of 6,553,229 EDO common shares in the merger.
Just before we complete the merger, EDO will purchase for cash (i) under the
Defense Systems agreement, 754,598 shares of AIL common stock and 5,873
shares of AIL preferred stock directly from Defense Systems Holding Co., a
subsidiary of Eaton Corporation, and (ii) under the management agreement,
225,000 shares of AIL common stock directly from some members of AIL's senior
management. We will cancel those shares and any other shares of AIL common
stock owned by EDO or held in AIL's treasury without paying their holders any
consideration in the merger. For a more detailed description of the Defense
Systems agreement and the management agreement, see "Related Agreements and
Transactions -- Defense Systems Agreement" beginning on page 79 and "Related
Agreements and Transactions -- Management Agreement" beginning on page 80.
Q: WHY HAVE EDO AND AIL AGREED TO A BUSINESS COMBINATION?
A: We believe that the merger, by combining the complementary product offerings,
customer bases and other resources of our companies, will position the
combined company to enjoy greater growth and earnings potential and a greater
technological base than either company could have experienced individually.
To review the reasons for the merger in greater detail see "The
Merger -- Recommendation of the Board of Directors of EDO; Reasons of EDO for
the Merger" beginning on page 45 and "The Merger -- Recommendation of the
Board of Directors of AIL; Reasons of AIL for the Merger" beginning on page
40.
Q: FOLLOWING THE MERGER, WHAT PERCENTAGES OF OWNERSHIP AND VOTING POWER OF EDO
WILL THE AIL COMMON STOCKHOLDERS AND EDO SHAREHOLDERS HOLD?
A: Following the merger, the former AIL common stockholders will own
approximately 49%, and EDO shareholders will own approximately 51%, of the
total outstanding EDO common shares. The former AIL common stockholders will
control approximately 47%, and EDO shareholders (including EDO preferred
shareholders) will control approximately 53% of the voting power of EDO. If
either EDO or AIL issues additional shares or options before the completion
of the merger (which in most cases would require the consent of the other
party), these percentages of ownership and voting power may change.
Q: WHAT WILL AIL COMMON STOCKHOLDERS WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE MERGER RECEIVE IF WE
COMPLETE THE MERGER?
A: If we complete the merger, each share of AIL common stock (other than shares
of AIL common stock owned by EDO or held in AIL's treasury) will convert into
a number of EDO common shares determined by dividing the 6,553,229 EDO common
shares to be issued in the merger by the number of outstanding shares of AIL
common stock that are not held by EDO as of the closing of the merger. Based
on the number of outstanding shares of AIL common stock on the day before we
mailed this joint proxy statement/prospectus, this number, which in this
joint proxy statement/prospectus we will call the "exchange ratio", would be
1.29. EDO will not issue fractional shares. Instead, EDO will pay AIL common
stockholders cash in lieu of any fractional EDO common shares owed to them
based on the closing sale price for EDO common shares as reported on the New
York Stock Exchange Composite Transactions Tape on the date we complete the
merger.
The value of the EDO common shares that AIL common stockholders who
participate in the merger will receive depends on the market price of the EDO
common shares immediately after the merger. Based on the closing price of EDO
common shares as reported on the New York Stock Exchange Composite
Transactions Tape on March 22, 2000, 1.29 EDO common shares are worth
approximately $7.98.
Q: WHEN WILL AIL COMMON STOCKHOLDERS WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE MERGER RECEIVE THE
MERGER CONSIDERATION?
A: Generally, once we complete the merger, AIL common stockholders who
participate in the merger will receive the merger consideration as
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soon as possible after they properly complete and send to the exchange agent
the letter of transmittal that we will send to them shortly after we complete
the merger along with certificates representing their shares of AIL common
stock. See "The Merger Agreement -- Exchange of Stock Certificates" beginning
on page 67. Under the merger agreement, however, 15% of the EDO common shares
that AIL common stockholders (other than the trustee of the AIL employee
stock ownership plan and some members of AIL's non-senior management, for
whom such percentage will be determined on a sliding scale that is dependent
on the market price of EDO common shares) would otherwise be entitled to
receive under the merger agreement will be placed in escrow to secure the
indemnification obligations of the AIL common stockholders. If there are any
EDO common shares remaining in escrow when the escrow terminates, AIL common
stockholders who deposited those shares will receive them. The escrow will
generally terminate 45 days after the earlier of (i) the date that EDO's
audit committee accepts the audit of the consolidated financial statements of
EDO for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2000 and (ii) June 30, 2001. For
a more detailed description of the escrow arrangement, see "The Merger
Agreement -- Escrow" beginning on page 66 and "Related Agreements and
Transactions -- Escrow Agreement" beginning on page 82.
Q: WHAT PERCENTAGE OF THE CONSIDERATION TO BE RECEIVED IN THE MERGER BY THE
TRUSTEE OF THE AIL EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN AND SOME MEMBERS OF AIL'S
NON-SENIOR MANAGEMENT WILL BE PLACED IN ESCROW?
A: An amount will be placed in escrow equal to the following percentages of the
merger consideration that the trustee of the AIL employee stock ownership
plan and some members of AIL's non-senior management would otherwise be
entitled to receive:
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If the closing price per percentage of the
EDO common share as merger consideration
reported on the New otherwise payable to
York Stock Exchange the trustee and some
Composite Transactions members of AIL's non-
Tape on the date we senior management will
complete the merger is: be placed in escrow:
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$6.25 or greater 13%
$6.00 to $6.24 9%
$5.75 to $5.99 7%
less than $5.75 5%
</TABLE>
For a list of the members of AIL's non-senior management as to whom the
sliding escrow percentage will apply and for a more detailed description of
the sliding percentage escrow arrangement with respect to the trustee of the
AIL employee stock ownership plan and some members of AIL's non-senior
management, see "The Merger Agreement -- Escrow" beginning on page 66.
Q: WHAT ARE THE INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS FOR WHICH AIL COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
MAY BE LIABLE?
A: Under the merger agreement, AIL and the AIL common stockholders are required
to indemnify EDO, EDO Acquisition III and their respective affiliates,
employees, shareholders, directors, advisers and representatives, for all
damages, liabilities, obligations, taxes, costs and expenses, whether or not
resulting from third-party claims, as a result of or arising out of:
- any breach of any representation or warranty of AIL contained in the merger
agreement; or
- any breach of any covenant or agreement of AIL contained in the merger
agreement.
The indemnification obligations of the AIL common stockholders will be
satisfied solely from the amounts deposited in escrow. See "The Merger
Agreement -- Indemnification" beginning on page 73.
Q: WHAT ARE THE INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS FOR WHICH EDO AND EDO ACQUISITION
III MAY BE LIABLE?
A: Under the merger agreement, EDO and EDO Acquisition III are required to
indemnify AIL (before we complete the merger) and AIL common stockholders who
participate in the merger (after we complete the merger) for all claims,
losses, damages, liabilities, obligations, taxes, costs and expenses, whether
or not resulting
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from third-party claims, as a result of or arising out of:
- - any breach of any representation or warranty of EDO or EDO Acquisition III
contained in the merger agreement; or
- any breach of any covenant or agreement of EDO or EDO Acquisition III
contained in the merger agreement.
EDO and EDO Acquisition III will be liable for indemnifiable claims only up
to an aggregate dollar amount equal to 7.5% of the product of (i) 6,553,229
plus 290,250 (the number of shares of AIL common stock subject to the
management agreement multiplied by an assumed exchange ratio of 1.29) and
(ii) the average of the closing prices for EDO common shares as reported on
the New York Stock Exchange Composite Transactions Tape on each of the five
consecutive trading days ending on (and including) the trading day
immediately before the date that we complete the merger. See "The Merger
Agreement -- Indemnification" beginning on page 73.
Q: WHY ARE WE ASKING EDO SHAREHOLDERS TO APPROVE THE INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF
EDO COMMON SHARES SUBJECT TO EDO'S 1996 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN FROM 600,000
EDO COMMON SHARES TO 1,050,000 EDO COMMON SHARES?
A: Under the merger agreement, all options to purchase shares of AIL common
stock that are outstanding on the date that we complete the merger will
convert into options to purchase EDO common shares. The EDO options issued in
connection with the conversion of outstanding AIL options will be issued
under EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan. Since the number of EDO common
shares subject to existing EDO options and EDO options issued in connection
with the conversion of AIL options exceeds the number of EDO common shares
that are currently reserved for issuance under EDO's 1996 long-term incentive
plan, we need to increase the number of shares subject to EDO's 1996
long-term incentive plan before we can complete the merger.
In addition, EDO's compensation committee has granted new restricted shares
and options to Ira Kaplan, president and chief operating officer of EDO, and
Darrell L. Reed, who will become chief financial officer, vice
president-finance, treasurer and assistant secretary of EDO when we complete
the merger. These grants, which will only take effect if we complete the
merger, have been made under EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan. See "Other
Proposals to be Considered at the EDO Annual Meeting -- Increase in the
Number of EDO Common Shares subject to EDO's 1996 Long-Term Incentive Plan"
beginning on page 85.
Q: WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW IF I AM AN EDO SHAREHOLDER OR AN AIL COMMON STOCKHOLDER?
A: After you have carefully read this joint proxy statement/prospectus, just
indicate -- on your blue proxy card if you are an EDO shareholder or on your
pink proxy card if you are an AIL common stockholder -- how you want to vote,
and sign, date and mail your proxy card in the enclosed prepaid return
envelope marked "EDO Proxy" or "AIL Proxy," as applicable, as soon as
possible.
Q: WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW IF MY EDO COMMON SHARES ARE HELD IN "STREET NAME" BY MY
BROKER? WILL MY BROKER VOTE MY EDO COMMON SHARES FOR ME?
A: If you are an EDO shareholder, your broker will not vote your EDO common
shares on the proposals relating to the issuance of EDO common shares in the
merger and the increase in the number of EDO common shares subject to EDO's
1996 long-term incentive plan unless you provide instructions on how to vote
to your broker. You should follow the directions provided by your broker
regarding how to instruct your broker to vote your EDO common shares. If you
do not provide voting instructions to your broker, your broker may not vote
your EDO common shares on these two proposals but may vote your EDO common
shares on the proposals dealing with the election of the nominees for
directors and the ratification of the appointment by the EDO board of
directors of KPMG LLP as independent auditors for 2000.
Q: IF I HAVE SHARES THAT ARE HELD BY THE TRUSTEE OF MY COMPANY'S EMPLOYEE STOCK
OWNERSHIP PLAN, HOW DO I GIVE VOTING INSTRUCTIONS TO THE TRUSTEE?
A: After you have carefully read this joint proxy statement/prospectus, just
indicate -- on the enclosed yellow voting instruction card if you are a
participant in the EDO employee stock ownership plan or on the enclosed green
voting in-
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struction card if you are a participant in the AIL employee stock ownership
plan -- how you want the trustee of your company's employee stock ownership
plan to vote the shares allocated to your account, and sign, date and mail
your voting instruction card in the enclosed prepaid envelope marked "EDO
ESOP Voting Instructions" by no later than April 24, 2000, or "AIL ESOP
Voting Instructions" by no later than April 24, 2000. Subject to its
fiduciary duties, the trustee of your company's employee stock ownership plan
will vote the shares allocated to your account in accordance with your voting
instructions.
Please note that the voting instruction card is not a proxy. If you own
shares otherwise than beneficially under your company's employee stock
ownership plan, those other shares will be represented at your company's
meeting only if you vote them (i) in person at your company's meeting or (ii)
by completing, signing, dating, and mailing the separate enclosed proxy card.
Q: CAN I VOTE SHARES I OWN OR SHARES ALLOCATED TO MY EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP
PLAN ACCOUNT IN PERSON?
A: If you are an AIL common stockholder or an EDO shareholder, you may attend
your company's meeting and vote your shares in person, rather than
completing, signing, dating and mailing your proxy card.
If you are a participant in AIL's or EDO's employee stock ownership plan,
however, you may not vote shares allocated to your account in person at your
company's meeting. Instead, you must complete, sign, date and mail your
company's voting instruction card to the trustee of your company's employee
stock ownership plan.
Q: WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF AN AIL COMMON STOCKHOLDER DOES NOT VOTE HIS, HER OR ITS
SHARES OF AIL COMMON STOCK OR IF A PARTICIPANT IN THE AIL EMPLOYEE STOCK
OWNERSHIP PLAN DOES NOT GIVE VOTING INSTRUCTIONS TO THE TRUSTEE OF THE AIL
EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN?
A: If an AIL common stockholder does not vote his, her or its shares of AIL
common stock, he, she or it will effectively be voting against the proposal
to adopt the merger agreement and approve the merger.
If a participant in the AIL employee stock ownership plan does not give
voting instructions to the trustee of the AIL employee stock ownership plan,
the trustee will, subject to its fiduciary duties, vote the shares allocated
to the participant's account in the same relative proportions as the shares
for which it receives voting instructions.
Q: WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF AN EDO SHAREHOLDER DOES NOT VOTE HIS, HER OR ITS EDO
COMMON SHARES OR IF A PARTICIPANT IN THE EDO EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN
DOES NOT GIVE VOTING INSTRUCTIONS TO THE TRUSTEE OF THE EDO EMPLOYEE STOCK
OWNERSHIP PLAN?
A: The fact that an EDO shareholder does not vote his, her or its EDO common
shares will not affect the outcome of the proposals that will be considered
at the EDO meeting, provided that there is a quorum at the EDO meeting.
If a participant in the EDO employee stock ownership plan, however, does not
give voting instructions to the trustee of the EDO employee stock ownership
plan, the trustee will, subject to its fiduciary duties, vote the shares
allocated to the participant's account in the same relative proportions as
the shares for which it receives voting instructions.
Q: CAN I CHANGE MY VOTE FOR SHARES I OWN AFTER I HAVE MAILED IN A SIGNED PROXY
CARD?
A: Yes, you can change your vote for shares you own of record in one of the
following ways at any time before your proxies are voted at your company's
meeting:
- you can revoke your proxies by written notice;
- you can submit new, later dated proxy cards;
- you can attend your company's meeting and vote in person; and
- you may alter the instructions as to how your proxies are to vote (without
revoking the proxies) by giving notice of the alteration to the secretary
of your company before the vote is taken. You should be aware that simply
attending your company's meeting will not revoke your proxies.
If you are an EDO shareholder, you should send any written notice revoking or
altering your
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proxy to EDO's secretary at the following address:
EDO Corporation
60 East 42nd Street, Suite 5010
New York, New York 10165
Attention: Secretary
If you are an AIL stockholder, you should send any written notice revoking or
altering your proxy to AIL's secretary at the following address:
AIL Technologies Inc.
455 Commack Road
Deer Park, New York 11729
Attention: Secretary
Q: IF I AM A PARTICIPANT IN AIL'S OR EDO'S EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN, CAN I
CHANGE MY VOTING INSTRUCTIONS AFTER I HAVE MAILED IN A SIGNED VOTING
INSTRUCTION CARD?
A: No. Once you have mailed your voting instruction card you may not change your
voting instructions to the trustee of your company's employee stock ownership
plan.
Q: SHOULD AIL COMMON STOCKHOLDERS SEND IN THEIR COMMON STOCK CERTIFICATES NOW?
A: No. After we complete the merger, we will send AIL common stockholders who
participate in the merger written instructions for delivering their AIL
common stock certificates and receiving the merger consideration to which
they are entitled.
Q: CAN AIL COMMON STOCKHOLDERS WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE MERGER SELL THE EDO COMMON
SHARES THAT THEY RECEIVE IN THE MERGER?
A: Yes, unless an AIL common stockholder who participates in the merger is an
affiliate of AIL or EDO. You are an affiliate of AIL or EDO if you control
AIL or EDO, are controlled by AIL or EDO or are controlled by a person or
entity that controls AIL or EDO. If an AIL common stockholder thinks that he,
she or it may fall within this restriction, he, she or it should consult with
a legal adviser. For further details, see "The Merger -- United States
Federal Securities Law Consequences" beginning on page 59.
Q: WHAT RISKS SHOULD I CONSIDER?
A: You should review the "Risk Factors" beginning on page 13.
Q: WILL THE RIGHTS OF AIL COMMON STOCKHOLDERS CHANGE AS A RESULT OF THE MERGER?
A: Yes. Currently, AIL common stockholder rights are governed by Delaware law
and AIL's certificate of incorporation and by-laws, whereas EDO shareholder
rights are governed by New York law and EDO's certificate of incorporation
and by-laws. After the merger, AIL common stockholders will become
shareholders of EDO, and their rights will be governed by New York law and
EDO's certificate of incorporation and by-laws. For a summary of material
differences between the rights of AIL common stockholders and the rights of
EDO shareholders, see "Comparison of Shareholder Rights" beginning on page
113.
Q: WHEN WILL THE MERGER TAKE EFFECT?
A: We expect that the merger will become effective promptly after (i) the EDO
shareholders approve the issuance of EDO common shares in the merger and the
increase in the number of EDO common shares subject to EDO's 1996 long-term
incentive plan and (ii) the AIL common stockholders adopt the merger
agreement and approve the merger, provided that the other conditions to the
merger have been satisfied or waived.
Q: DO AIL COMMON STOCKHOLDERS HAVE DISSENTERS' OR APPRAISAL RIGHTS?
A: Yes. Under Delaware law, AIL common stockholders (other than EDO and AIL) who
do not vote to approve the merger and strictly comply with the applicable
requirements of Delaware law may dissent from the merger and demand payment
in cash of the fair value of their shares. Participants in the AIL employee
stock ownership plan, however, may not dissent from the merger and demand
payment in cash of the fair value of their shares held under the plan unless
the trustee of the AIL employee stock ownership plan also dissents from the
merger. Section 262 of the Delaware General Corporation Law relating to
appraisal rights is attached to this document as Annex B. See "The Merger --
Appraisal Rights" beginning on page 60.
Q: DO EDO SHAREHOLDERS HAVE DISSENTERS' OR APPRAISAL RIGHTS?
A: Under New York law, EDO shareholders are not entitled to dissenters' or
appraisal rights in
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connection with the merger or any of the proposals that we are presenting to
EDO shareholders for their vote at the annual meeting.
Q: WHAT ARE THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE MERGER FOR
AIL COMMON STOCKHOLDERS?
A: Except as we describe below, the receipt of EDO common shares in the merger
will be tax free to AIL common stockholders. AIL common stockholders may have
to pay taxes on cash received in connection with a sale of shares to EDO or
for fractional shares. If you are an AIL common stockholder and choose to
vote against the merger by not returning your signed proxy card and also
perfect your appraisal rights under Delaware law, you will receive the fair
value of your shares of AIL common stock in cash, which would be taxable to
you to the extent of gain on such shares. To review the tax consequences to
AIL common stockholders in greater detail, see "The Merger -- Certain United
States Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Merger and Sale of Shares"
beginning on page 57.
TAX MATTERS ARE VERY COMPLICATED. THE TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE MERGER TO AIL
COMMON STOCKHOLDERS WILL DEPEND ON THE FACTS OF THEIR OWN SITUATIONS. AIL
COMMON STOCKHOLDERS SHOULD CONSULT THEIR TAX ADVISERS FOR A FULL
UNDERSTANDING OF THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL TAX CONSEQUENCES
OF THE MERGER.
Q: WILL THE COMPOSITION OF THE EDO BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHANGE AS A RESULT OF THE
MERGER?
A: Yes. If we complete the merger, we will initially increase the size of the
EDO board of directors from 9 directors to 11 directors. The EDO board of
directors will appoint Neil A. Armstrong and Ronald L. Leach, both directors
of AIL, to fill the two newly created directorships. Also, the EDO board of
directors has adopted resolutions which would cause Messrs. Armstrong and
Leach to be nominated as directors of EDO until 2003 and 2002, respectively,
at the first EDO annual meeting after we complete the merger (unless the
resolutions are validly rescinded by later resolutions). We contemplate,
however, reducing the size of the EDO board of directors back to 9 within one
year after we complete the merger.
Q: WILL THE COMPOSITION OF EDO'S MANAGEMENT CHANGE AS A RESULT OF THE MERGER?
A: Yes. Immediately following the merger, James M. Smith will join EDO as chief
executive officer, succeeding Frank A. Fariello, Mr. Reed will become chief
financial officer, vice president-finance, treasurer and assistant secretary
of EDO, and Edmond Bresnihan, currently vice president-aerospace and defense
of AIL, will become vice president-business development. Additionally, Mr.
Kaplan's position at EDO will change from president and chief operating
officer to executive vice president and chief operating officer. Marvin D.
Genzer will continue as vice president, general counsel and secretary of EDO
and William J. Frost will continue as vice president-administration.
Q: WHAT OTHER MATTERS WILL BE VOTED ON AT THE EDO AND AIL MEETINGS?
A: Neither EDO nor AIL expects any other matter other than the matters described
in this joint proxy statement/prospectus to be voted on at their respective
meetings.
Q: WHO CAN HELP ANSWER MY QUESTIONS?
A: AIL common stockholders who have questions about the merger or how to vote
their shares should call Darrell L. Reed at 631-595-6184 or mail any
inquiries to AIL Technologies Inc., 455 Commack Road, Deer Park, NY 11729,
attention: Darrell L. Reed. Participants in the AIL employee stock ownership
plan who have questions about the merger or how to give voting instructions
should call HSBC Bank USA at 212-658-7713 and ask for Stephen J. Hartman,
Jr., or mail inquiries to HSBC Bank USA, 140 Broadway, New York, New York
10005. EDO shareholders who have questions about the merger or how to vote
their shares should call D.F. King & Co., Inc. at 800-488-8095 or mail any
inquiries to D.F. King & Co., Inc., 77 Water Street, New York, New York
10005, attention: EDO/AIL Transaction. Participants in the EDO employee stock
ownership plan who have questions about the merger or how to give voting
instructions should call The Bank of New York at 212-408-4299 and ask for
Gina R. Breyer, or mail inquiries to The Bank of New York, 1290 Avenue of the
Americas, 3rd Floor, New York, New York 10104.
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SUMMARY
This brief summary highlights some of the information from this joint proxy
statement/prospectus and may not contain all of the information that is
important to you. To understand the merger better and for a more complete
description of the legal terms of the merger, you should read this entire joint
proxy statement/prospectus carefully, including the annexes and other documents
to which we have referred you. See "Where to Find More Information" beginning on
page 118. Each item in this summary includes a page reference directing you to a
more complete description of that item.
THE COMPANIES (page 99)
EDO Corporation
60 East 42nd Street, Suite 5010
New York, New York 10165
(212) 716-2000
EDO designs and manufactures advanced electronic and mechanical systems and
engineered materials for use in domestic and international markets. EDO's
military, marine, and aviation products include ejection-release units and
missile launchers for the United States Air Force; helicopter-towed minesweeping
systems for the United States Navy; and command, control, and communications
systems for combat operations. EDO is also a leading manufacturer of engineered
composite products for commercial aircraft and the deep water offshore oil
industry and of piezoelectric ceramic components used in products ranging from
military sonars to ink jet printers.
AIL Technologies Inc.
455 Commack Road
Deer Park, New York 11729
(800) 299-9418
AIL is a systems integrator and a producer of high-technology electronic
products for defense and commercial applications. AIL's military products
include airborne electronic countermeasure systems for the United States Air
Force and the United States Navy, and Moving Target Indicator radars for the
United States Army. AIL manufactures a wide array of electronic products for
satellite communication systems, environmental products for remote air
monitoring and gamma ray imaging, and interference cancellation systems for
aircraft, missiles and satellite receivers. AIL is also a leading manufacturer
of antennas for military and commercial aircraft, surface ships, submarines and
ground installations.
EDO Acquisition III Corporation
60 East 42nd Street, Suite 5010
New York, New York 10165
(212) 716-2000
EDO Acquisition III is a wholly-owned subsidiary of EDO organized for the
sole purpose of merging with AIL.
THE MERGER AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
General (page 65)
In the merger, AIL will merge with and into EDO Acquisition III and EDO
Acquisition III will change its name to "AIL Technologies Inc." Following the
merger, AIL Technologies Inc. will continue as a wholly-owned direct subsidiary
of EDO, and the former AIL common stockholders who participated in the merger
will become shareholders of EDO.
In connection with the merger, EDO entered into stock purchase agreements
with Defense Systems Holding Co., a subsidiary of Eaton Corporation and the
owner of approximately 13% of the outstanding shares of AIL common stock and
100% of the shares of AIL preferred stock, and with the members of AIL's senior
management. Pursuant to the Defense Systems agreement, Defense Systems has
agreed to sell all of its AIL common and preferred stock to EDO for cash
immediately before we complete the merger. The members of AIL's senior
management have agreed in the management agreement to sell the portion of their
AIL common stock subject to that agreement to EDO for cash immediately before we
complete the merger. Additionally, Defense Systems has agreed to vote all of its
AIL common stock in favor of the merger.
What AIL Common Stockholders Who Participate in the Merger Will Receive (page
63)
Upon completion of the merger, each share of AIL common stock will convert
into the right to receive a number of EDO common shares determined by dividing
the 6,553,229 EDO common
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shares to be issued in the merger by the number of
outstanding shares of AIL common stock not held by EDO as of the closing of the
merger. EDO will not issue any fractional EDO common shares in the merger.
Instead, EDO will pay AIL common stockholders cash in lieu of any fractional EDO
common shares owed to them based on the closing sale price for EDO common shares
as reported on the New York Stock Exchange Composite Transactions Tape on the
day we complete the merger.
Opinion of A.G. Edwards (page 47)
On December 7, 1999, A.G. Edwards & Sons Inc. delivered to the EDO board of
directors its oral opinion (which was subsequently confirmed orally on December
29, 1999 and in a written opinion dated as of January 2, 2000) that the merger
consideration and the consideration paid under the Defense Systems agreement and
the management agreement were fair, as of those dates, in the aggregate, to EDO
shareholders from a financial point of view. The full text of the written
opinion of A.G. Edwards dated January 2, 2000 is attached to this document as
Annex C. You should read it carefully in its entirety. The opinion of A.G.
Edwards is directed to the EDO board of directors and does not constitute a
recommendation to any EDO shareholder as to how to vote on the issuance of EDO
common shares in the merger or the other matters being presented for a vote to
EDO shareholders.
Opinion of Houlihan Lokey (page 42)
AIL's financial adviser, Houlihan Lokey Howard and Zukin, has delivered to
the AIL board of directors its written opinion that as of December 30, 1999 the
exchange ratio pursuant to the merger agreement is fair, from a financial point
of view, to the AIL common stockholders. The full text of the written opinion of
Houlihan Lokey dated December 30, 1999 is attached to this document as Annex D
and you should read it carefully in its entirety. The opinion of Houlihan Lokey
is directed to the AIL board of directors and does not constitute a
recommendation to any AIL common stockholder as to how to vote on the merger or
the other matters being presented for a vote to AIL common stockholders.
Listing of EDO Common Shares (page 64)
EDO has agreed to list the EDO common shares to be issued to AIL common
stockholders in the merger on the New York Stock Exchange. On November 23, 1999,
the New York Stock Exchange informed EDO that, due to changes in the exchange's
market capitalization and shareholders' equity requirements, EDO no longer meets
the exchange's continued listing standards. The new continued listing standards
require maintenance of at least fifty million dollars in both market
capitalization and shareholders' equity. EDO's current market capitalization is
approximately $41.8 million as of March 22, 2000, and its shareholders' equity
at December 31, 1999 was approximately $40.2 million. EDO believes that upon the
completion of the merger it will meet all of the New York Stock Exchange's
continued listing standards.
Anticipated Accounting Treatment (page 59)
The merger will be accounted for using the purchase method of accounting.
This means that for financial accounting purposes, EDO will record the excess,
if any, of the purchase price of AIL over the fair market value of AIL's net
assets as goodwill. EDO will depreciate any fair market value adjustments
relating to property, plant and equipment and amortize any goodwill over their
estimated useful lives, which will reduce EDO's earnings.
Regulatory Approvals (page 60)
We are prohibited by United States antitrust laws from completing the
merger until after we have furnished information to the Antitrust Division of
the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission and a required
waiting period has ended. We filed the required notification and report and
received notice of early termination of the applicable waiting period.
Recommendations to AIL Common Stockholders (page 40)
The AIL board of directors believes that the merger is fair to AIL common
stockholders and in their best interests and recommends that AIL common
stockholders vote in favor of the proposal to adopt the merger agreement and
approve the merger.
Recommendations to EDO Shareholders (page 45)
The EDO board of directors believes that the merger is in the best
interests of EDO shareholders and recommends that EDO shareholders vote in favor
of (i) the issuance of EDO common shares in the merger and (ii) the increase in
the number of EDO common shares subject to EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan
(which will become effective
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only if we complete the merger). The EDO board of directors also recommends that
EDO shareholders vote in favor of (i) the election of the three nominees for
directors of EDO and (ii) the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP by the
EDO board of directors as independent auditors of EDO for 2000.
Interests of Certain Persons in the Merger (page 54)
Some of EDO's and AIL's directors and officers have interests in the merger
that differ from those of EDO shareholders and AIL common stockholders. These
interests arise principally from new employment agreements that supersede change
in control agreements that Messrs. Fariello, Kaplan and Genzer had with EDO and
from amendments to an employment agreement that Mr. Smith, a director of EDO,
had with a subsidiary of AIL before we signed the merger agreement. The new
employment agreements with Messrs. Fariello, Kaplan and Genzer generally provide
them with payments if they continue to work for EDO for a period following the
completion of the merger or if EDO terminates their employment without cause or
constructively terminates their employment before the first anniversary of the
completion of the merger (or before July 2, 2000, in the case of Mr. Fariello).
The amendments to the agreement with Mr. Smith provide that Mr. Smith will
become chief executive officer of EDO upon completion of the merger, and provide
for compensation and incentive payments to be made to him.
EDO has agreed to pay Philpott, Ball & Company, an investment bank of which
George M. Ball, a director of EDO, is chairman, fees in connection with the
merger. Messrs. Armstrong and Leach, each currently a director of AIL, will join
the EDO board as soon as we complete the merger. Also, Mr. Reed, currently chief
financial officer, vice president and secretary of AIL, will become chief
financial officer, vice president-finance, treasurer and assistant secretary of
EDO, and Mr. Bresnihan, currently vice-president-aerospace and defense of AIL,
will become vice president-business development of EDO.
The EDO board of directors knew about these interests and considered them
in approving the issuance of EDO common shares in the merger. The AIL board of
directors also knew about these interests and considered them in approving the
merger agreement and the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement.
EDO's compensation committee has granted new restricted shares and options
to Mr. Kaplan, president and chief operating officer of EDO, and Mr. Reed, who
is currently an executive officer and a director of AIL. The grants are subject
to the completion of the merger. In addition, the compensation committee has
decided to increase both Mr. Kaplan's and Mr. Reed's salaries effective upon
completion of the merger.
THE MEETINGS
AIL (page 32)
A special meeting of AIL common stockholders will be held on April 27, 2000
at the corporate headquarters of AIL located at 455 Commack Road, Deer Park, New
York at 5:00 p.m. local time. At the AIL meeting, AIL will ask AIL common
stockholders to vote on whether to adopt the merger agreement and approve the
merger.
EDO (page 34)
The annual meeting of EDO shareholders will be held on April 28, 2000 at
11:00 a.m. local time, in the 11th floor Conference Center of Chase Manhattan
Bank, 270 Park Avenue, New York, New York. At the EDO meeting, EDO will ask its
shareholders to consider and vote on (i) the issuance of EDO common shares in
the merger, (ii) the increase in the number of EDO common shares subject to
EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan (which will become effective only if we
complete the merger), (iii) the election of the three nominees for directors of
EDO and (iv) the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP by the EDO board of
directors as independent auditors of EDO for 2000.
VOTE REQUIRED
AIL (page 32)
Each AIL common stockholder on the record date is entitled to one vote on
each matter submitted to a vote at the AIL meeting for each share of AIL common
stock then held. A majority of the shares of AIL common stock outstanding on the
record date constitutes a quorum at the AIL meeting. The affirmative vote of at
least a majority of the shares of AIL common stock outstanding and entitled to
vote is required to adopt the merger agreement and approve the merger. Delaware
corporate
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law requires that the AIL common stockholders adopt the merger agreement before
we can complete the merger.
As of March 22, 2000, AIL's directors and officers are entitled to vote or
give voting instructions with respect to 742,052 shares of AIL common stock (of
which 11,259 are held of record by the trustee of the AIL employee stock
ownership plan) or approximately 13% of the total shares of AIL common stock
outstanding on March 22, 2000.
Pursuant to a letter agreement dated January 2, 2000, Mr. Smith and Mr.
Reed have agreed (i) to vote all shares of AIL common stock that they own
beneficially or of record in favor of the merger and (ii) to direct the trustee
of the AIL employee stock ownership plan to vote, subject to its fiduciary
duties, all shares of AIL common stock held by it and allocated to the accounts
of Mr. Smith and Mr. Reed, respectively, in favor of the merger. Messrs. Smith
and Reed together are entitled to vote or give voting instructions with respect
to 347,673 shares of AIL common stock (of which 6,602 are held of record by the
trustee of the AIL employee stock ownership plan), or approximately 6% of the
total shares of AIL common stock outstanding on March 22, 2000.
Pursuant to the Defense Systems agreement, Defense Systems, which holds
754,598 shares of AIL common stock, or approximately 13% of the total shares of
AIL common stock outstanding on March 22, 2000, has agreed to vote its shares of
AIL common stock in favor of the merger.
The AIL employee stock ownership plan holds, as of March 22, 2000 4,139,435
shares of AIL common stock or approximately 71% of the total outstanding shares
of AIL common stock, including shares of AIL common stock allocated to the
accounts of AIL's directors and officers. In a letter addressed to the EDO board
of directors, the trustee of the AIL employee stock ownership plan stated that,
assuming the circumstances that it knew and understood to be prevailing on
January 2, 2000 are prevailing at the time of the AIL meeting, it would vote,
subject to its fiduciary duties, (i) all of the allocated shares held in the AIL
employee stock ownership plan as to which voting instructions are received in
accordance with the voting instructions and (ii) the unallocated shares held in
the AIL employee stock ownership plan and the allocated shares for which no
instructions are received in favor of the merger in the same proportion as the
allocated shares were voted by participants of the AIL employee stock ownership
plan. The circumstances that the trustee knew to be prevailing on January 2,
2000 include the market price of EDO common shares on that date which was $5.875
per share and its valuation of AIL. For further details on the letter from the
trustee of the AIL employee stock ownership plan, see "Related Agreements and
Transactions -- Letter from the Trustee of the AIL Employee Stock Ownership
Plan" beginning on page 84.
EDO (page 35)
Each holder of EDO common shares on the record date is entitled to one vote
on each matter submitted to a vote at the EDO meeting for each EDO common share
then held. Each holder of EDO preferred shares on the record date is entitled to
12.3 votes on each matter submitted to a vote at the EDO meeting for each EDO
preferred share then held. EDO common shares and EDO preferred shares will vote
together as a single class at the EDO meeting. The holders of a majority of the
votes of shares entitled to vote at the EDO meeting on the record date
constitute a quorum. The affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes
cast by holders of EDO common shares and EDO preferred shares (voting together
as a single class) is required to approve (i) the issuance of EDO common shares
in the merger, (ii) the increase in the number of EDO common shares subject to
EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan (which will become effective only if we
complete the merger) and (iii) the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP
by the EDO board of directors as independent auditors of EDO for 2000. Each
nominee to the EDO board of directors, however, must obtain a plurality of the
votes cast at the EDO meeting to be elected.
As of March 22, 2000 EDO's directors and officers are entitled to vote or
give voting instructions with respect to 506,323 EDO common shares (of which
23,346 EDO common shares are beneficially owned under the EDO employee stock
ownership plan) or approximately 7% of EDO common shares, and 1,693 EDO
preferred shares (all of which are beneficially owned under the EDO employee
stock ownership plan) or approximately 3% of EDO preferred shares outstanding on
March 22, 2000.
Pursuant to a letter agreement, Mr. Fariello and Mr. Kaplan have agreed to
(i) vote all EDO
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common shares that they own beneficially or of record in favor of the
transactions contemplated by the merger agreement and (ii) direct the trustee of
the EDO employee stock ownership plan to vote, subject to its fiduciary duties,
all EDO common shares and all EDO preferred shares held by it and allocated to
the accounts of Mr. Fariello and Mr. Kaplan, respectively, in favor of the
transactions contemplated by the merger agreement. Mr. Fariello and Mr. Kaplan
together are entitled to vote or give voting instructions with respect to
276,116 EDO common shares, or 4% of the total EDO common shares outstanding on
March 22, 2000, and together are entitled to give voting instructions with
respect to 885 EDO preferred shares, or 2% of the total EDO preferred shares
outstanding on March 22, 2000.
The EDO employee stock ownership plan holds, as of March 22, 2000, 222,381
EDO common shares (including EDO common shares allocated to the accounts of
EDO's directors and officers) or approximately 3% of EDO common shares and
57,384 EDO preferred shares (including EDO preferred shares allocated to the
accounts of EDO's directors and officers) or 100% of EDO preferred shares.
THE MERGER AGREEMENT (page 65)
The merger agreement is attached to this document as Annex A. Please read
the merger agreement in its entirety. It is the legal document that governs the
merger.
What We Need to Do to Complete the Merger (page 74)
We will complete the merger only if:
- EDO shareholders vote to approve the issuance of 6,553,229 EDO common
shares in the merger;
- AIL common stockholders vote to adopt the merger agreement and approve
the merger; and
- we satisfy or waive the other conditions set forth in the merger
agreement.
Termination of the Merger Agreement (page 76)
We may agree in writing to terminate the merger agreement at any time
without completing the merger, even after the AIL common stockholders and the
EDO shareholders have approved it.
Also, either EDO or AIL may, without the consent of the other, terminate
the merger agreement under some circumstances. If EDO or AIL terminates the
merger agreement other than by mutual agreement, AIL may have to pay EDO, or EDO
may have to pay AIL, depending on the circumstances, a fee of $3 million.
Non-Solicitation of Competing Proposals (page 71)
The merger agreement generally restricts AIL's and EDO's ability to
initiate, solicit, knowingly encourage or intentionally facilitate any competing
merger or acquisition inquiries, proposals or offers. However, AIL and EDO may
respond to unsolicited offers as provided in the merger agreement.
RELATED AGREEMENTS AND TRANSACTIONS
Defense Systems Agreement (page 79)
Pursuant to the Defense Systems agreement, Defense Systems has agreed (i)
to vote its AIL shares in favor of the merger and (ii) to sell to EDO for cash
before we complete the merger all AIL shares that it owns, consisting of 754,598
shares of AIL common stock and 5,873 shares of AIL preferred stock. EDO will pay
Defense Systems $5,565,160 for the shares of AIL common stock and $5,873,000 for
the shares of AIL preferred stock.
Management Agreement (page 80)
Pursuant to the management agreement, AIL senior management common
stockholders have agreed to sell to EDO for cash before we complete the merger
225,000 shares of AIL common stock. Under the management agreement, EDO will pay
the AIL senior management stockholders for the 225,000 shares of AIL common
stock a purchase price equal to the product of: (a) 225,000, (b) the exchange
ratio in the merger and (c) the average of the closing prices for EDO common
shares as reported on the New York Stock Exchange Composite Transactions Tape on
each of the five consecutive trading days ending on (and including) the trading
day immediately before the date that we complete the merger.
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EXCHANGE OF AIL COMMON STOCK CERTIFICATES
If you have an AIL common stock certificate, then promptly after the merger
takes place, American Stock Transfer and Trust Company, the exchange agent for
this transaction, will send you a letter of transmittal for you to use in
exchanging your AIL common stock certificates for certificates representing EDO
common shares. You should not send in your AIL common stock certificates until
you receive the letter of transmittal. If you own AIL common stock through AIL's
employee stock ownership plan or other arrangement where you do not hold an AIL
common stock certificate (including any arrangements relating to shares of AIL
common stock pledged to secure loans from AIL), then your common stock
certificates will be exchanged for AIL certificates representing EDO common
shares without any action by you.
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RISK FACTORS
In evaluating the merger and the merger agreement, you should take into
account the following risks, as well as other information included in or
incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus:
RISK FACTORS RELATING TO THE MERGER
The fixed exchange ratio may not reflect changes in the value of EDO common
shares.
At the effective time of the merger, each outstanding share of AIL common
stock (other than shares of AIL common stock owned by EDO or held in AIL's
treasury) will convert into the right to receive a number of EDO common shares
determined by dividing the 6,553,229 EDO common shares to be issued in the
merger by the number of outstanding shares of AIL common stock not held by EDO
as of the closing of the merger. Accordingly, the actual exchange ratio will
depend on the number of shares of AIL common stock outstanding as of the closing
of the merger.
There will be no adjustment of the exchange ratio based on fluctuations in
the market price of EDO common shares. Consequently, the value of the
consideration that AIL common stockholders may expect to receive for each share
of AIL common stock exchanged in the merger will vary depending on changes in
the market price of EDO common shares. In particular, the market price of EDO
common shares could decrease between the date that EDO shareholders and AIL
common stockholders submit their proxies and the date we complete the merger.
The price of EDO common shares could change because of changes in the business,
operations or prospects of EDO or AIL, market assessments of the merger, general
market and economic conditions or other factors. We urge AIL common stockholders
voting on the merger to obtain recent market quotations for EDO common shares.
We cannot predict or give any assurance as to the market price of EDO common
shares at any time before the effective time or at any time after the completion
of the merger.
AIL common stockholders who participate in the merger may never receive shares
held in escrow.
Under the merger agreement, EDO will not pay all of the aggregate merger
consideration to the AIL common stockholders who participate in the merger
immediately following the completion of the merger. Instead, between 5% and 15%
of the EDO common shares to be issued in the merger will be placed in escrow to
secure AIL's and the AIL common stockholders' indemnification obligations under
the merger agreement. The precise percentage will depend on the identity of the
AIL common stockholder and the market price of EDO common shares on the day
immediately preceding the closing date of the merger. The escrow agent will
release the EDO common shares held in escrow to the AIL common stockholders at
the expiration of the escrow only if no claims for indemnity are made by EDO
under the merger agreement.
AIL common stockholders will not receive all of the EDO common shares and
amounts that EDO deposited in the escrow account if, before the termination of
the escrow, the escrow agent receives a timely notice of an indemnification
claim and AIL common stockholders subsequently incur liability as a result of
the indemnification claim. In that case, at the scheduled termination of the
escrow, the AIL common stockholders will only receive that portion of the escrow
account that is not required to secure the pending claim. They will only receive
the rest of the escrow account if and when the claim is decided in their favor.
See "The Merger Agreement -- Indemnification" beginning on page 73 and "Related
Agreements and Transactions -- Escrow Agreement" beginning on page 82.
The market price of EDO common shares may be adversely affected to the extent
EDO or EDO Acquisition III must make any indemnity payments to the AIL common
stockholders.
Under the merger agreement, EDO and EDO Acquisition III are required,
following the completion of the merger, to indemnify AIL common stockholders for
breaches of EDO's representations, warranties and agreements in the merger
agreement. To the extent EDO or EDO Acquisition III is required to make any
indemnity payments to the AIL common stockholders, either in cash or EDO common
shares, the payment may adversely affect the financial condition of the combined
company or dilute the outstanding EDO common shares and, consequently, may
result in a decrease in the market price of EDO common shares.
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The fairness opinions obtained by EDO and AIL do not address changes in the
relative value of the companies since the date of the opinions.
EDO does not intend to obtain an updated fairness opinion of A.G. Edwards,
and AIL does not intend to obtain an updated fairness opinion of Houlihan Lokey.
Changes in the operations and prospects of EDO or AIL, general market and
economic conditions and other factors which are beyond the control of EDO or
AIL, on which the opinions of A.G. Edwards and Houlihan Lokey are based, may
change the relative value of the companies. Therefore, the opinion of A.G.
Edwards may not accurately address the fairness from a financial point of view
of the merger consideration and the consideration to be paid pursuant to the
Defense Systems agreement and the management agreement at the time of the EDO or
AIL meeting or at the time we complete the merger and the other transactions,
and the opinion of Houlihan Lokey may not accurately address the fairness from a
financial point of view of the exchange ratio at the time of the AIL meeting or
at the time we complete the merger. Moreover, at the end of January 2000, as a
result of delays in the start of several programs and a one-time charge
associated with an early retirement incentive program, AIL revised downwards its
earnings projections for the year 2000 that A.G. Edwards used in the preparation
of its fairness opinion. The operating profit margin on sales for 2000,
originally projected by AIL to be 6.9%, has been revised to 4.7%.
Concentration of voting power following the merger may adversely affect the
price of EDO common shares.
Following the merger, the AIL employee stock ownership plan will own
approximately 5,298,477 EDO common shares, and the EDO employee stock ownership
plan will own approximately 222,381 EDO common shares and 57,384 EDO preferred
shares. Together, the two employee stock ownership plans will control
approximately 44% of the voting power of EDO. We agreed in the merger agreement
to merge the two employee stock ownership plans within one year of the closing
of the merger. Each participant of the employee stock ownership plans will have
a right to give voting instructions to the trustees of the plans with respect to
his or her allocated shares after we complete the merger on matters submitted to
EDO shareholders for a vote, and the trustees will, subject to their fiduciary
duties, vote unallocated shares and unvoted allocated shares in the same
proportions as they vote allocated shares for which they received instructions.
The market may perceive that the concentration of voting power in the hands of a
single employee stock ownership plan (or before the merger of the two plans, the
two employee stock ownership plans) creates a potential barrier against
acquisitions of EDO following the merger. This perception could result in lower
market prices for EDO common shares.
In addition, because in many cases a large portion of public shareholders
do not cast votes and because the trustees of the employee stock ownership plans
are required to cast votes for any shares under their control, the participants
of the two employee stock ownership plans could effectively have the power to
elect the board of directors and approve or reject any other matter requiring
the approval of shareholders under New York law and EDO's certificate of
incorporation. This too could result in lower market prices for EDO common
shares.
The integration of the operations of EDO and AIL may be difficult and
expensive to achieve.
The merger will present challenges to management, including the integration
of the operations, technologies, financial reporting and personnel of EDO and
AIL, and special risks, including possible unanticipated liabilities,
unanticipated costs, diversion of management attention and loss of personnel.
Additionally, we would seek to retain the management, key employees, customers,
distributors, vendors and other business partners of both companies. We may be
unable to manage this integration so as to achieve any or all of the anticipated
benefits that we hope to achieve from the merger.
The companies have expended resources and capital in pursuit of the merger,
and if the merger fails to occur, the companies will not benefit from these
expenses and may incur additional payments.
The merger is subject to a number of conditions, the satisfaction of a
number of which are beyond the control of EDO and AIL. Accordingly, the merger
may not be completed. If we do not complete the merger,
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EDO and AIL will have incurred substantial expenses for which no ultimate
benefit will have been received by either EDO or AIL.
The rights of AIL common stockholders differ from those of EDO shareholders.
AIL common stockholder rights are governed by Delaware law and AIL's
certificate of incorporation and by-laws, whereas EDO shareholder rights are
governed by New York law and EDO's certificate of incorporation and by-laws.
After the merger, AIL common stockholders will become EDO shareholders, and
their rights will be governed by New York law and EDO's certificate of
incorporation and by-laws. The rights of AIL common stockholders differ from the
rights of EDO shareholders and may be less favorable than their former rights as
AIL common stockholders. See "Comparison of Shareholder Rights" beginning on
page 113.
RISK FACTORS RELATING TO THE BUSINESSES OF EDO AND AIL
EDO and AIL may experience a possible reduction in the amount of government
business.
A reduction in the purchases of EDO's or AIL's products by domestic
government agencies (and, in the case of EDO's products, foreign government
agencies) may have a material adverse effect on EDO's or AIL's business, as the
case may be, because a significant portion of EDO's and AIL's net sales are
derived from contracts directly or indirectly with these government agencies. In
the fiscal years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997, EDO derived
approximately 48%, 50% and 44%, respectively, of its net sales from contracts
with the government of the United States and derived approximately 30%, 29% and
33%, respectively, of its net sales from foreign governments. In the fiscal
years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997, AIL derived approximately 86%, 87%
and 95%, respectively, of its net sales from contracts with the government of
the United States and its prime subcontractors. Therefore, the development of
EDO's and AIL's business in the future will depend upon the continued
willingness of the United States and foreign governments to commit sufficient
resources to defense programs and, in particular, to continue to purchase EDO's
and AIL's products and services.
The risk that governmental purchases of EDO's or AIL's products may decline
stems partly from the nature of EDO's and AIL's business with the United States
government, in which the United States government may:
- terminate contracts for its convenience;
- reduce or modify contracts or subcontracts if its requirements or
budgetary constraints change;
- cancel multi-year contracts and related orders if funds for contract
performance for any subsequent year become unavailable; and
- adjust contract costs and fees on the basis of audits done by its
agencies.
In addition, EDO and AIL are subject to the following risks:
- the need to contract for products before completing the necessary design,
which may result in unforeseen technological difficulties and cost
overruns; and
- if EDO or AIL is a subcontractor, the failure or inability of the prime
contractor to perform its contract, which may result in the inability of
EDO or AIL, as the case may be, to obtain payment of its fees and
contract costs.
EDO and AIL may be unable to obtain renewal or follow-on contracts with the
United States government.
The possible failure of EDO or AIL to obtain a renewal or follow-on
contract with respect to any significant contract or a number of lesser
contracts with the United States or foreign governments would result in a loss
of revenues. If revenues from the award of new contracts fail to offset this
loss, it could have a material adverse effect on EDO's or AIL's results of
operations and financial position.
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The loss of revenues from the possible failure of EDO or AIL to obtain a
renewal or follow-on contract may be significant because some of EDO's or AIL's
United States government contracts (and in the case of EDO, also some EDO
foreign government contracts) account for a substantial portion of EDO's or
AIL's business, as the case may be.
EDO and AIL may be unable to compete effectively in the defense industry.
The defense industry is highly competitive and characterized by rapid
technological change. There are many existing competitors in the markets in
which EDO and AIL sell their products and most, if not all, of the prime
contractors to whom EDO and AIL sell their products could produce EDO's and
AIL's products themselves if they choose to. Many of these competitors and
potential competitors are substantially larger than EDO and AIL combined in
total sales and assets, devote greater resources to research and development and
generally have greater resources. Consequently, these competitors may be better
positioned than EDO and AIL combined to take advantage of economies of scale and
develop new technologies. There can be no assurance that EDO and AIL combined
will continue to compete effectively in this industry.
RISK FACTOR RELATING TO EDO
Possible delisting of EDO common shares from the New York Stock Exchange may
reduce the market price of EDO common shares.
The New York Stock Exchange has notified EDO on November 23, 1999 that, due
to changes in the exchange's market capitalization and shareholders' equity
requirements, EDO no longer meets the exchange's new continued listing
standards. In particular, neither EDO's market capitalization nor its
shareholders' equity exceeds fifty million dollars as the New York Stock
Exchange now requires. EDO believes that upon completion of the merger it would
meet all of the New York Stock Exchange's continued listing standards. If we do
not complete the merger and EDO cannot list the EDO common shares on another
exchange, the possible delisting of EDO common shares from the New York Stock
Exchange could cause the price of EDO common shares to decline because, among
other things, there would no longer be an active market in EDO common shares,
which could adversely affect the liquidity of EDO common shares.
RISK FACTORS RELATING TO AIL
AIL's future operating earnings.
Although AIL has achieved significant operating earnings during the 27
months since its inception in September 1997, before including the effect of a
curtailment gain relating to its health and welfare benefit plan in 1998, AIL's
aggregate operating earnings have not significantly exceeded the breakeven
level. Although AIL was profitable in 1999, we cannot predict or give any
assurance that AIL will achieve operating profitability on a quarterly or annual
basis in the future.
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SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA OF EDO
We have provided the following historical financial data of EDO to aid you
in your analysis of the financial aspects of the merger. EDO derived its data
from its consolidated financial statements for its fiscal years ended December
31, 1995 through 1999, which were audited by KPMG LLP, EDO's independent
certified public accountants. This data is only a summary and you should read it
in conjunction with the historical consolidated financial statements and related
notes that are included in EDO's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1999 that is accompanying this joint proxy statement/prospectus or
other documents that have otherwise been filed with the SEC. See "Where to Find
More Information" beginning on page 118.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------------------------------
1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
-------- -------- -------- ------- -------
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS
Net sales from continuing operations
Defense and Aerospace Systems............... $ 66,381 $ 53,785 $ 43,807 $38,240 $36,966
Engineered Materials........................ 31,555 27,618 29,901 30,476 26,876
-------- -------- -------- ------- -------
Total....................................... 97,936 81,403 73,708 68,716 63,842
-------- -------- -------- ------- -------
Operating earnings from continuing operations
Defense and Aerospace Systems............... 7,012 5,966 3,910 5,397 4,514
Engineered Materials........................ 2,237 3,589 1,159 2,223 1,721
Litigation settlement income................ -- 2,200 2,900 -- --
Postretirement health care curtailment
gain..................................... -- -- -- 7,120 --
-------- -------- -------- ------- -------
Total....................................... 9,249 11,755 7,969 14,740 6,235
-------- -------- -------- ------- -------
Net interest expense.......................... (785) (428) (459) (766) (1,199)
Other income (expense), net................... 230 (100) (50) (66) (41)
-------- -------- -------- ------- -------
Earnings before Federal income taxes.......... 8,694 11,227 7,460 13,908 4,995
Provision for Federal income taxes............ 2,610 880 -- -- --
-------- -------- -------- ------- -------
Earnings (loss) from:
Continuing operations....................... 6,084 10,347 7,460 13,908 4,995
Discontinued operations..................... (4,064) (2,116) (433) (9,477) (2,335)
-------- -------- -------- ------- -------
Net earnings.................................. 2,020 8,231 7,027 4,431 2,660
Dividends on preferred shares................. 1,000 1,063 1,127 1,179 1,239
-------- -------- -------- ------- -------
Net earnings available for common shares...... $ 1,020 $ 7,168 $ 5,900 $ 3,252 $ 1,421
-------- -------- -------- ------- -------
PER COMMON SHARE DATA
Basic net earnings (loss)
Continuing operations....................... $ 0.76 $ 1.42 $ 1.01 $ 2.13 0.66
Discontinued operations..................... (0.61) (0.33) (0.07) (1.59) (0.41)
-------- -------- -------- ------- -------
Total....................................... $ 0.15 $ 1.09 $ 0.94 $ 0.54 $ 0.25
Diluted net earnings.......................... 0.15 0.94 0.81 0.46 0.20
Cash dividends................................ 0.12 0.115 0.10 -- --
OTHER INFORMATION
Working capital............................... $ 35,110 $ 32,674 $ 31,599 $26,671 $30,081
Depreciation and amortization of fixed
assets...................................... 2,572 1,999 2,210 2,113 2,660
Plant and equipment expenditures.............. 4,032 3,133 1,903 903 1,094
Total assets.................................. 124,491 124,630 107,556 90,801 90,126
Long-term debt................................ 26,250 28,000 29,317 29,317 29,317
ESOT loan obligation.......................... 7,429 8,955 10,368 11,676 12,887
Shareholders' equity.......................... 40,241 38,051 28,135 19,823 14,997
Backlog of unfilled orders.................... 133,880 130,151 93,028 72,296 62,552
</TABLE>
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SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA OF AIL
We have provided the following historical financial data of AIL and AIL
Systems to aid you in your analysis of the financial aspects of the merger. AIL
and AIL Systems derived their data from their consolidated financial statements
for the fiscal years ended December 31, 1995 through 1999, which were audited by
Ernst & Young LLP, AIL's independent auditors. The disposition of Eaton's
majority ownership interest in AIL Systems and the creation of the AIL employee
stock ownership plan have impacted the comparability of the consolidated
financial statements before and after October 1, 1997. The consolidated
financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and the years
ended December 31, 1996 and 1995 present AIL Systems as a subsidiary of Eaton
and, accordingly, such periods are not readily comparable to the years ended
December 31, 1999 and 1998 and the period ended December 31, 1997. See the Notes
to the Consolidated Financial Statements of AIL Systems for the nine months
ended September 30, 1997 for further details regarding the basis of presentation
and the allocation of charges from Eaton beginning on page F-30. This summary
should be read in conjunction with the promulgated accounting rules for employee
stock ownership plans, the changes in asset bases on October 1, 1997 and the
individual accounting policies adopted by AIL Systems during the Eaton ownership
period and those adopted upon the creation of the AIL employee stock ownership
plan. See the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements of AIL and the
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements of AIL Systems beginning on pages
F-7 and F-30, respectively.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD FROM
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 25, NINE MONTHS YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 1997 TO ENDED DECEMBER 31,
--------------------- DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30, ------------------------
1999 1998 1997(A) 1997(A) 1996 1995
---- ---- ------------- ------------- ---- ----
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS
Net sales................................. $146,072 $119,940 $31,189 $ 71,411 $111,908 $118,870
Cost of products sold..................... 113,863 103,844 22,775 71,605 77,545 84,793
Selling, general and administrative
expenses................................ 18,495 19,289 4,565 21,889 24,825 26,811
Research and development expenses......... 7,891 5,572 807 4,917 7,988 6,045
Gain on curtailment of health and welfare
plan.................................... -- (37,050) -- -- -- --
--------- --------- --------- ---------- ---------- ----------
140,249 91,655 28,147 98,411 110,358 117,649
--------- --------- --------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Income (loss) from operations............. 5,823 28,285 3,042 (27,000) 1,550 1,221
Interest expense.......................... (2,875) (3,257) (426) -- -- --
Net interest income from Eaton............ -- -- -- 8,169 10,508 10,664
Interest income........................... 99 65 89 39 350 336
Merger related expenses................... (863) -- -- -- -- --
Patent litigation settlements, net........ -- -- 595 6,500 -- --
Other income (expense).................... 182 (144) -- (164) (57) (144)
--------- --------- --------- ---------- ---------- ----------
(3,457) (3,336) 258 14,544 10,801 10,856
--------- --------- --------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Income (loss) before income tax expense
(benefit)............................... 2,366 24,949 3,300 (12,456) 12,351 12,077
Income tax expense (benefit).............. 1,026 10,479 1,386 (4,858) 3,047 6,642
--------- --------- --------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net income (loss)......................... $ 1,340 $ 14,470 $ 1,914 $ (7,598) $ 9,304 $ 5,435
========= ========= ========= ========== ========== ==========
PER COMMON SHARE DATA
Basic net earnings (loss)................. $ 0.40 $ 4.63 $ 0.63 $ (0.55) $ 0.67 $ 0.39
Weighted average common shares used in
computing basic earnings (loss)......... 3,388,818 3,126,369 3,032,256 13,717,911 13,801,892 13,890,554
Diluted net earnings (loss)............... $ 0.39 $ 4.62 $ 0.63 $ (0.55) $ 0.67 $ 0.39
Weighted average common shares used in
computing diluted earnings (loss)....... 3,450,652 3,135,405 3,032,256 13,717,911 13,801,892 13,890,554
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
------------------------------------- SEPTEMBER 30, ------------------------
1999 1998 1997 1997 1996 1995
---- ---- ---- ------------- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
OTHER INFORMATION
Working capital........................... $ 10,155 $ 24,036 $21,544 $144,668 $146,575 $136,905
Receivable from Eaton..................... -- -- -- 103,576 119,557 128,581
Total assets.............................. 113,160 125,501 109,857 216,469 231,116 223,344
Long-term debt obligations................ 23,178 40,210 19,242 -- -- --
Retained earnings......................... 17,724 16,384 1,914 62,068 69,666 60,362
Total shareholders' equity................ 43,960 41,302 21,802 196,426 204,510 196,810
</TABLE>
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(A) AIL was incorporated on September 25, 1997 and acquired all of the
outstanding common shares of AIL Systems on October 1, 1997. The operations
of AIL Systems are consolidated with AIL commencing on October 1, 1997.
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AIL'S MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS -- 1999 COMPARED TO 1998
Overview
AIL is a high technology company applying the majority of its resources to
the research, design, development and production of military electronics and
components under defense contracts with the United States government. AIL's
other products include environmental, space and satellite communication
components for commercial applications and antenna design, development and
production for both defense and commercial purposes. AIL's two reportable
business segments are (i) Defense and Aerospace Systems and (ii) Antenna
Products and Technologies.
AIL generally manufactures products only upon receipt of firm customer
orders and delivers the products in accordance with the customer's schedule. As
a result, AIL's operating results are influenced by its beginning backlog of
firm orders, the level of orders received during the year and the mix of
products to be produced. At December 31, 1999, the funded sales backlog was
approximately $131 million, including approximately $88 million that is expected
to be converted to 2000 sales.
As a result of the merger, AIL's business will be subject to additional
risks related to EDO's business. AIL common stockholders and EDO shareholders
should carefully consider these risks. See "Risk Factors" beginning on page 13.
In addition, the forward-looking statements included in AIL's Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations relate
to AIL as a stand-alone business and do not take into account the potential
impact of the merger.
Net Sales
Net sales for the years ended December 31, 1999 and 1998 were $146.1
million and $119.9 million, respectively. The 21.8% increase in net sales is
primarily attributable to an increase of approximately $7.5 million in the
Antenna Products and Technologies business segment, an increase of approximately
$22.9 million on the contracts for the Universal Exciter Upgrade of the U.S.
Navy's EA-6B aircraft and an increase of approximately $7.1 million on a cost
plus incentive fee classified space program contract. Such increases were
partially offset by a decline in net sales of approximately $8.1 million on
AIL's programs related to the electronic warfare suite on the U.S. Air Force's
B-1B and B-2 aircraft.
The increase in net sales for the Antenna Products and Technologies
business segment is principally due to efforts to reduce the sales backlog to a
normal business level after the full integration of the Dorne & Margolin, Inc.
operations. The increase in net sales on the Universal Exciter Upgrade contracts
reflects AIL's ongoing manufacturing efforts on these programs, including new
awards in 1999 of approximately $78 million. The changes in the net sales for
the B-1B aircraft contracts and the classified space program contract are due to
the timing of sales orders and the corresponding completion of those
manufacturing, production and engineering efforts.
Costs and Expenses
Cost of products sold as a percentage of net sales improved to 77.9% in
1999 from 86.6% in 1998. The 1998 operating results were unfavorably impacted by
the integration of the Dorne & Margolin, Inc. operations into AIL's Deer Park,
New York facility during the first six months of 1998 and production issues on
the Universal Exciter Upgrade contracts during the latter part of 1998. The 1999
operating results were favorably impacted by lower overhead rates attributable
to the November 1998 curtailment of substantially all of AIL's contributions to
its employee retirement medical and life insurance program, lower noncash
employee stock ownership plan compensation expense, improved performance on the
Universal Exciter Upgrade contracts and an overall better mix of contracts and
programs.
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to $18.5 million in
1999 from $19.3 million in 1998. Such amounts, as a percentage of net sales,
improved to 12.7% in 1999 from 16.1% in 1998. This improvement is due to
management's ability to maintain a stable administrative workforce despite a
significant increase in net sales and AIL's continued commitment to cost
reduction and containment efforts, including
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the modification to its employee retirement medical and life insurance program.
Additionally, bad debt expense and the allocation of noncash employee stock
ownership plan compensation expense to selling, general and administrative
expenses decreased approximately $246,000 in 1999 compared to 1998.
As a result of a November 1998 curtailment of substantially all of AIL's
contributions to benefits provided under its employee retirement medical and
life insurance program, AIL recognized a curtailment gain of approximately $37.1
million during 1998.
Research and development expenses increased to $7.9 million in 1999 from
$5.6 million in 1998. As a percentage of net sales, research and development
expenses were 5.4% and 4.6% in 1999 and 1998, respectively. This increase
reflects management's ongoing investment in new technologies and programs to
position AIL for future growth and profitability. Research and development
expenses are focused on areas where management believes that significant
short-term business opportunities exist, including space, environmental and
antenna product enhancement.
Nonoperating Items
AIL recognized interest expense of approximately $2.9 million and $3.3
million for 1999 and 1998, respectively. The decline in interest expense is
primarily due to a lower level of average borrowings in 1999 as compared to
1998.
In connection with the merger, AIL incurred costs aggregating approximately
$863,000, which have been charged to expense during 1999. Such expenses include
expenditures for legal, accounting and financial advisory services.
Income Taxes
AIL's effective income tax rates were 43.4% and 42.0% for 1999 and 1998,
respectively. The 1999 income tax rate was unfavorably impacted by the effects
of nondeductible merger related expenses but was favorably impacted by certain
investment tax credits that are only recognized by AIL in the period that they
are definitively calculated in connection with the completion of AIL's corporate
income tax filings. For further information concerning the provision for income
taxes, as well as information regarding differences between effective tax rates
and statutory tax rates, see Note 13 of the Notes to AIL's Consolidated
Financial Statements on page F-21.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS -- YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 COMPARED TO THE PERIOD
FROM SEPTEMBER 25, 1997 TO DECEMBER 31, 1997
The consolidated financial statements for the year and period ended
December 31, 1998 and December 31, 1997, respectively, reflect financial results
after the commencement of the employee stock ownership plan. The consolidated
financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 present AIL
Systems Inc. as a subsidiary of Eaton and, accordingly, such period is not
readily comparable to the year and period ended December 31, 1998 and December
31, 1997, respectively. See the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
of AIL Systems Inc. for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 for further
details regarding the basis of presentation and allocated charges from Eaton
beginning on page F-30. A combined consolidated income statement is presented
below in order to assist in the discussion and analysis of calendar year 1997's
operating results.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NINE MONTHS PERIOD FROM
ENDED SEPTEMBER 25, 1997
SEPTEMBER 30, TO DECEMBER 31, CALENDAR YEAR
1997 1997 1997
------------- ------------------ -------------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales........................................ $71,411 $31,189 $102,600
Cost of products sold............................ 71,605 22,775 94,380
Selling, general and administrative expenses..... 21,889 4,565 26,454
Research and development expenses................ 4,917 807 5,724
------- ------- --------
Total expenses................................... 98,411 28,147 126,558
------- ------- --------
(Loss) income from operations.................... (27,000) 3,042 (23,958)
Net interest income from Eaton Corporation....... 8,169 -- 8,169
Other interest, net.............................. 39 (337) (298)
Other expense.................................... (164) -- (164)
Patent litigation settlements.................... 6,500 595 7,095
------- ------- --------
14,544 258 14,802
------- ------- --------
(Loss) income before income taxes................ (12,456) 3,300 (9,156)
Income tax benefit (expense)..................... 4,858 (1,386) 3,472
------- ------- --------
Net (loss) income................................ $(7,598) $ 1,914 $ (5,684)
======= ======= ========
</TABLE>
Net Sales
Net sales for the year ended December 31, 1998 were approximately $119.9
million and net sales for the calendar year ended December 31, 1997 were
approximately $102.6 million. The increase in net sales of approximately $17.3
million or 16.9% is primarily attributable to approximately $19.0 million of
1998 net sales from the Dorne & Margolin, Inc. business operations subsequent to
the January 2, 1998 acquisition date and an increase in space product program
net sales of approximately $12.3 million in 1998. AIL's space products' position
in the marketplace was enhanced during 1998 as the result of a long-term
contractual relationship with Hughes Space & Communications Company to provide
satellite components on the next generation of NASA's Tracking and Data Relay
Satellite System and a significant cost plus incentive fee classified program.
The 1998 increases were partially offset by declines in net sales of
approximately $10.4 million and $7.9 million on the B-1B aircraft and Universal
Exciter Upgrade contracts, respectively. These 1998 declines in program net
sales were principally due to the timing of certain follow-on repair and
production awards and the corresponding commencement of such manufacturing
efforts.
Costs and Expenses
Cost of products sold as a percentage of net sales was 86.6% for the year
ended December 31, 1998 from 92.0% for calendar year 1997. The 1998 operating
results were unfavorably impacted by the integration of the Dorne & Margolin,
Inc. business operations into AIL's Deer Park, New York facility during the
first six months of 1998 and production issues on the Universal Exciter Upgrade
contracts during the latter part of 1998. The 1997 operating results were
unfavorably impacted by a negative gross margin of approximately $9.7 million on
the program for NASA's Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System. Moreover,
calendar year 1997's cost of products sold was negatively impacted by
write-downs of AIL's Gamma Ray Imaging System and Remote Air Monitoring System
environmental products which aggregated approximately $2.1 million and
write-offs of approximately $4.2 million attributable to radar products and
other finished goods that were previously built in quantities beyond the
requirements for firm fixed backlog sales orders.
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to $19.3 million in
1998 from $26.5 million in calendar year 1997. Such amounts, as a percentage of
net sales, improved to 16.1% in 1998 from 25.8% in 1997. This improvement is due
to management's continued commitment to cost reduction and containment efforts.
Additionally, in 1997 AIL was adversely impacted by a disproportionately large
amount of bid and proposal costs (i.e., approximately $3.3 million associated
with two significant sales opportunities) and an allocation of approximately
$1.4 million of general and administrative expenses from Eaton.
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As a result of a November 1998 curtailment of substantially all of AIL's
contributions to benefits provided under its employee retirement medical and
life insurance program, AIL recognized a curtailment gain of approximately $37.1
million during 1998.
Research and development expenses remained consistent at approximately $5.6
million in 1998 and $5.7 million in calendar year 1997. As a percentage of net
sales, research and development expenses were 4.6% and 5.6% in 1998 and 1997,
respectively. This level of financial commitment reflects management's ongoing
investment in new technologies and programs to position AIL for future growth
and profitability. Research and development expenses are focused on areas where
management believes that significant short-term business opportunities exist,
including the space and environmental marketplaces.
Nonoperating Items
Net interest income from Eaton represents the results of various financing
and other arrangements. See Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements of
AIL Systems Inc. for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 for further
details regarding such financing arrangements.
During 1997, American Nucleonics Corporation, a subsidiary of AIL Systems
Inc., prevailed in a patent infringement lawsuit against the United States
government and was awarded $8.0 million for the unauthorized use of certain
electronic warfare equipment. Such award, net of approximately $1.5 million of
legal expenses allocated to AIL Systems Inc. by Eaton, is included in calendar
year 1997's financial results. As the result of a separate favorable patent
litigation settlement, AIL Systems Inc. recorded an additional $0.6 million of
other patent litigation settlement income in 1997.
Income Taxes
AIL's effective income tax rate was 42.0% for the year and period ended
December 31, 1998 and December 31, 1997, respectively. The AIL Systems Inc.
effective income tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 was
39.0%. For further information concerning the provisions for income taxes, as
well as information regarding differences between effective tax rates and
statutory tax rates, see the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of both
AIL and AIL Systems Inc.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At December 31, 1999, AIL maintained three long-term loans with its
consortium of banks. One loan for $3 million was used during 1997 to fund a
portion of the common stock purchased from Eaton and another $17 million loan
was used in 1997 to finance the employee stock ownership plan's purchase of
AIL's common stock. Furthermore, in 1998 AIL used a $15 million loan for the
acquisition of Dorne & Margolin, Inc. AIL also maintains line of credit
agreements with its banks aggregating $12.0 million. At December 31, 1999, $11.0
million was available pursuant to the terms and conditions of such arrangements.
These lines of credit and bank credit facilities provide for the availability of
funds at prevailing interest rates. As of December 31, 1999, AIL is in
compliance with all of its debt covenant requirements.
As further discussed at Note 8 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements, AIL's debt agreements contain covenants and provisions that, among
other things, restrict its ability to incur additional indebtedness and declare
or pay cash dividends on its common stock.
AIL's management does not believe that inflation has had a material effect
on AIL's operations.
Working capital at December 31, 1999 and 1998 was approximately $10.2
million and $24.0 million, respectively. The reduction in working capital is
attributable to principal payments on AIL's long-term revolving line of credit
agreement in December 1999 of $8.0 million, $3.3 million in 1999 expenditures
for property, plant and equipment and approximately $1.1 million in 1999 to
purchase shares of AIL common stock from participants in AIL's employee stock
ownership plan. Such activity was possible due to cash provided by operating
activities during the year ended December 31, 1999 of approximately $21.8
million.
AIL's management believes that AIL's existing capital resources,
supplemented by cash provided by operating activities, will be adequate to
satisfy its operating and capital needs for the foreseeable future, including
purchases of its common stock pursuant to the employee stock ownership plan.
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ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
AIL is subject to various laws and governmental regulations concerning
environmental matters and employee safety. Federal environmental legislation
having particular impact on AIL includes the Toxic Substances Control Act, the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act,
the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act (also known as Superfund). AIL is also subject to
regulation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA")
concerning employee safety and health matters. The United States Environmental
Protection Agency, OSHA and other federal agencies have the authority to
promulgate regulations that have an impact on AIL's operations.
In addition to these Federal activities, various states have been delegated
certain authority under the aforementioned Federal statutes. Many state and
local governments have adopted environmental and employee safety and health laws
and regulations, some of which are similar to Federal requirements. State and
Federal authorities may seek fines and penalties for violations of these laws
and regulations. AIL is committed to a long-term environmental protection
program that reduces emissions of hazardous materials into the environment. As
part of its continuing environmental program, AIL has been able to comply with
such regulations and requirements without any materially adverse effect on its
business operations.
IMPACT OF YEAR 2000
In 1999, AIL successfully implemented all year 2000 modifications to
upgrade its operating systems. The cost of required modifications was not
material to AIL's consolidated 1999 operating results. Currently, AIL's computer
environment is operating as designed, as all systems are year 2000 compliant.
AIL does not anticipate any material capital expenditures or management efforts
in this regard for the year ending December 31, 2000.
EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN
The AIL employee stock ownership trust is AIL's largest shareholder,
holding approximately 71% of AIL's common stock. The employee stock ownership
plan is designed to satisfy the requirements of a qualified pension plan under
the Internal Revenue Code while giving each eligible employee an ownership
interest in AIL. The employee stock ownership plan was merged with the AIL
Systems, Inc. employee stock plan on January 1, 1998 and employees who were
participants in the employee stock plan have a separate fully vested account in
the employee stock ownership plan, which reflects their benefits transferred
from the employee stock plan.
The employee stock ownership plan borrowed $16.8 million from AIL on
October 1, 1997 to purchase approximately 2.8 million shares of AIL's common
stock. These shares are initially held by the trustee in a suspense account. As
the loan is repaid over a ten-year period, the shares of stock are released from
the suspense account and allocated to each employee's employee stock ownership
plan account. The allocation is based first on $600 per person at the fair
market value of the stock ($7.50 per share at December 31, 1999), and second,
pro rata based on compensation. To participate in the allocation, a participant
must be an employee on December 31 of the year of allocation and the employee
must have completed the minimum hours of service in such year. The first annual
participant allocation of shares, which covered the five quarters from October
1, 1997 through December 31, 1998, was as of December 31, 1998 and, in
connection therewith, 350,915 shares were released from the suspense account.
Pursuant to the underlying provisions of the employee stock ownership plan
agreement, an additional 280,732 shares are committed to be released and
allocated to the respective participants at December 31, 1999. Since October 1,
1997, the average employee has received an allocation of shares with an
aggregate appraised fair market value of approximately $4,700.
When employees retire, they may be paid a lump sum distribution of the
balance of their employee stock ownership plan account. During 1999 and 1998,
AIL purchased 117,412 and 157,378 shares for approximately $1,052,000 and
$1,202,000, respectively, from the employee stock ownership plan and employee
stock plan accounts of participants who retired or left AIL.
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QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
The following discusses AIL's exposure to market risk related to changes in
interest rates. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that are
subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could vary materially as a
result of a number of factors, including but not limited to, changes in interest
rates and those factors set forth above.
AIL is exposed to market risk related to changes in interest rates and
selectively uses derivative financial instruments to manage these risks. AIL
does not hold derivatives for trading purposes. As of December 31, 1999, AIL had
outstanding long-term installment debt of approximately $22.2 million. AIL
maintains an interest swap agreement for approximately $13.2 million of its
outstanding term loan and employee stock ownership plan indebtedness at a 5.99%
exchange rate. The interest swap agreement expires on September 30, 2002. See
Note 8 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further details on
page F-15. AIL also has line of credit agreements with its banks providing for
the availability of up to $12.0 million for working capital and other corporate
purposes. The line of credit agreements mature on September 30, 2002 and bear an
interest rate at the agent bank's prime lending rate or an adjusted LIBOR rate.
As of December 31, 1999, AIL has $1.0 million outstanding under the facility. A
hypothetical 10.0% decrease in interest rates would not have a material impact
on AIL. Increases in interest rates could, however, increase interest expenses
associated with future borrowings by AIL, if any.
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following unaudited pro forma combined financial statements assume the
merger between EDO and AIL is accounted for as a purchase. The unaudited pro
forma combined balance sheet combines EDO's December 31, 1999 consolidated
balance sheet with AIL's December 31, 1999 consolidated balance sheet and
assumes the merger was consummated on that date. The merger, which is expected
to be completed in the first half of 2000, provides for the exchange of
approximately 1.29 EDO common shares for each outstanding share of AIL common
stock, and the payment of approximately $13,180,000 to certain holders of AIL's
preferred and common stock.
The unaudited pro forma combined statement of earnings combines EDO's
historical results for the year ended December 31, 1999 with the historical
results of AIL for the year ended December 31, 1999. The unaudited pro forma
combined statement of earnings assumes that the merger had been consummated as
of January 1, 1999.
The pro forma combined balance sheet adjustments relate to the recording of
the purchase price of AIL common and preferred stock, the exchange of options
and the related purchase price allocation. The excess purchase price has been
allocated to property, plant and equipment and a related deferred tax liability
has been recorded. The pro forma combined statement of earnings adjustments
primarily relate to (i) changes to amortization and depreciation expense in
connection with the purchase price allocation; (ii) reduced interest income
resulting from lower investable cash balances; (iii) reversal of AIL's costs
directly attributable to the merger; and (iv) the impact of the pro forma
adjustments on the combined company's expected tax provision.
The allocation of the purchase price will be revised when additional
information, based on reviews of fair values of assets acquired and liabilities
assumed, is obtained.
The unaudited pro forma combined financial statements are based on and
derived from and should be read in conjunction with:
- The historical consolidated financial statements and the related notes of
EDO, which are incorporated by reference into this joint proxy
statement/prospectus, and
- The historical consolidated financial statements and the related notes of
AIL, which are included herein beginning on page F-1.
The unaudited pro forma combined financial statements are presented for
comparative purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of the future
financial position or results of operations of the combined company or of the
combined financial position or the results of operations that would have been
realized had the merger been consummated during the period or as of the dates
for which the unaudited pro forma combined financial statements are presented.
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
(IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EDO
CORPORATION AIL
DECEMBER 31, TECHNOLOGIES INC. PRO FORMA PRO FORMA
1999 DECEMBER 31, 1999 ADJUSTMENTS COMBINED
------------ ----------------- ----------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents............ $ 13,799 $ 1,820 $(14,680)(a) $ 939
Marketable securities................ 15,843 -- 15,843
Accounts receivable, net............. 32,818 27,343 60,161
Inventories.......................... 12,188 7,252 19,440
Deferred tax asset, net.............. 2,336 3,347 5,683
Prepayments and other................ 2,299 1,524 3,823
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total current assets.............. 79,283 41,286 (14,680) 105,889
Property, plant and equipment, net..... 10,218 48,549 5,587(b) 64,354
Notes receivable....................... 1,450 -- 1,450
Cost in excess of fair value of net
assets acquired, net................. 9,050 9,913 (9,913)(b) 9,050
Other assets........................... 16,351 13,412 (1,000)(a) 28,763
Net assets of discontinued
operations........................... 8,139 -- 8,139
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total assets...................... $124,491 $113,160 $(20,006) $217,645
======== ======== ======== ========
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued
liabilities....................... $ 23,108 $ 19,835 $ 42,943
Contract advances and deposits....... 19,153 3,518 22,671
Current portion of note payable...... 397 -- 397
Current portion of long-term debt.... 1,515 6,032 7,547
Other current liabilities............ -- 1,746 1,746
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total current liabilities......... 44,173 31,131 75,304
Note payable........................... 892 -- 892
Long-term debt......................... 26,250 8,050 34,300
Deferred income taxes.................. -- 9,899 2,123(b) 12,022
ESOT and ESOP loan obligations......... 7,429 9,096 16,525
Postretirement benefits obligations.... 3,402 9,242 12,644
Environmental obligation............... 2,104 -- 2,104
Other liabilities...................... -- 1,782 1,782
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total liabilities................. $ 84,250 $ 69,200 $ 2,123 $155,573
-------- -------- -------- --------
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to unaudited pro forma combined financial statements.
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED BALANCE SHEET, CONTINUED
(IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EDO
CORPORATION AIL
DECEMBER 31, TECHNOLOGIES INC. PRO FORMA PRO FORMA
1999 DECEMBER 31, 1999 ADJUSTMENTS COMBINED
------------ ----------------- ----------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred shares..................... $ 57 $ -- $ -- $ 57
Common shares........................ 8,454 58 6,553(a) 15,007
(58)(c)
Additional paid-in capital........... 28,483 44,545 33,614(a) 62,097
(44,545)(c)
Retained earnings.................... 35,667 17,724 (17,724)(c) 35,667
Accumulated other comprehensive
loss.............................. (255) -- (255)
-------- -------- -------- --------
72,406 62,327 (22,160) 112,573
Less: Treasury stock................... (23,967) (1,923) 1,923(c) (23,967)
ESOT loan obligation............. (7,429) -- (7,429)
Deferred compensation under
long-term incentive plan....... (769) -- (769)
Unearned ESOP shares............. -- (13,055) (3,785)(b) (16,840)
Unearned restricted stock
compensation................... -- (1,893) 1,893(c) --
Management group receivable...... -- (1,496) (1,496)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total shareholders' equity....... 40,241 43,960 (22,129) 62,072
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total liabilities and
shareholders' equity............ $124,491 $113,160 $(20,006) $217,645
======== ======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to unaudited pro forma combined financial statements.
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EDO CORPORATION AIL TECHNOLOGIES INC. PRO FORMA PRO FORMA
DECEMBER 31, 1999 DECEMBER 31, 1999 ADJUSTMENTS COMBINED
----------------- ---------------------- ----------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Continuing operations
Net sales............................ $97,936 $146,072 $ -- $244,008
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales...................... 72,337 113,863 186,200
Selling, general and
administrative.................. 13,602 18,495 53(d) 32,150(i)
Research and development........... 2,748 7,891 10,639
------- -------- ----- --------
88,687 140,249 53 228,989
------- -------- ----- --------
Operating earnings................... 9,249 5,823 (53) 15,019
Non-operating income (expense):
Interest income.................... 1,634 99 (807)(e) 926
Interest expense................... (2,419) (2,875) (5,294)
Other, net......................... 230 (681) 863(f) 412
------- -------- ----- --------
(555) (3,457) 56 (3,956)
------- -------- ----- --------
Earnings before income taxes......... 8,694 2,366 3 11,063
Income tax expense................... 2,610 1,026 (464)(g) 3,172
------- -------- ----- --------
Earnings from continuing
operations......................... $ 6,084 $ 1,340 $ 467 $ 7,891
======= ======== ===== ========
Earnings per common share:
Basic.............................. $ 0.76 $ 0.40 $ 0.67(h)
Diluted............................ $ 0.65 $ 0.39 $ 0.61(h)
Weighted average common shares
outstanding:
Basic.............................. 6,701 3,389 10,266(h)
Diluted............................ 8,032 3,451 11,597(h)
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to unaudited pro forma combined financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(a) These adjustments reflect the recording of the purchase price of AIL's
common and preferred stock and exchange of options. The aggregate estimated
purchase price is calculated as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Issuance of 6,553,229 EDO common shares at $6.00 per
share..................................................... $ 39,319,000
Cash paid to purchase certain shares of common and preferred
stock..................................................... 13,180,000
Value of EDO options issued for AIL options................. 848,000
Estimated transaction expenses ($1,000,000 of which was
incurred by EDO prior to December 31, 1999)............... 2,500,000
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Estimated purchase price.................................... $ 55,847,000
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(b) These adjustments reflect the allocation of the estimated purchase price and
the elimination of AIL's goodwill, calculated as follows:
<TABLE>
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Estimated purchase price.................................... $ 55,847,000
Unallocated shares of AIL ESOP.............................. (16,840,000)
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Purchase price to be allocated to net assets acquired....... $ 39,007,000
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Net book value of net assets acquired, excluding goodwill
and including management group receivable................. $ 35,543,000
Adjustment to reflect fair value of property, plant and
equipment................................................. 5,587,000
Deferred tax liability related to fair value adjustment of
property, plant and equipment............................. (2,123,000)
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$ 39,007,000
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(c) These adjustments represent the elimination of AIL's stockholders' equity
accounts.
(d) This adjustment reflects an increase in depreciation expense of $559,000,
assuming an average estimated ten-year useful life, attributable to the
adjustment to reflect the fair value of property, plant and equipment (see
note (b)), partially offset by the elimination of amortization expense
relating to goodwill of $506,000 included in AIL's historical consolidated
statement of earnings.
(e) This adjustment reflects reduced interest income resulting from lower
investable cash balances resulting from the payment of the cash portion of
the purchase price and related expenses.
(f) This adjustment reflects the reversal of merger-related costs incurred by
AIL. Since the merger costs are nonrecurring charges resulting directly from
the merger, the merger costs are not reflected in the pro forma combined
statement of earnings.
(g) This adjustment reflects the impact of the aforementioned pro forma
adjustments on the combined company's Federal income tax provision.
(h) Pro forma per share data are based on the number of EDO common shares and
dilutive securities that would have been outstanding had the merger occurred
on January 1, 1999. The number of shares outstanding does not include EDO
common shares that will be held by AIL's employee stock ownership plan which
have not been allocated to participants' accounts.
(i) The combined company expects to incur incremental compensation expense in
connection with agreements between the combined company and certain
officers, which are contingent upon the closing of the merger and continued
employment thereafter with the combined company. The additional compensation
will be in the form of certain "stay bonuses" and the granting of restricted
stock awards totaling approximately $4,326,000 in the aggregate in the first
year after the merger. Because the compensation expense is a nonrecurring
charge resulting directly from the merger and will be included in the
statement of earnings within the twelve months succeeding the merger, the
compensation expense is not reflected in the pro forma combined statement of
earnings.
(j) Certain amounts have been reclassified to conform to the pro forma
presentation.
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COMPARATIVE HISTORICAL AND
PRO FORMA PER SHARE DATA
The following tables set forth certain per share data for EDO and AIL on an
historical basis, EDO and AIL on a pro forma combined basis and on a per share
equivalent pro forma combined basis for AIL. The information gives effect to the
proposed merger on a purchase accounting basis at the exchange ratio of 1.29 EDO
common shares for each share of AIL common stock. The unaudited pro forma
combined and equivalent financial data do not reflect any cost savings or other
synergies anticipated by EDO or AIL management as a result of the merger. Also,
in connection with the merger, the companies expect to incur charges for
merger-related costs. EDO has deferred its merger-related costs and such costs
will be included in the purchase price of AIL common stock and preferred stock.
The pro forma earnings per share data do not reflect any such costs. The
companies may have performed differently if they had always been combined. The
pro forma information is presented for illustrative purposes only and is not
necessarily indicative of the operating results or financial position that would
have occurred had the merger been consummated in the period noted and is not
necessarily indicative of future operating results or financial position.
The information provided below should be read in conjunction with the
unaudited pro forma combined financial statements of EDO and AIL on pages 25,
26, 27, 28 and 29, the historical financial statements (and related notes) of
EDO contained in its annual report on form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1999, accompanying this joint proxy statement/prospectus and its reports filed
with the SEC and the historical financial statements (and related notes) of AIL
beginning on page F-3. See "Where to Find More Information" beginning on page
118.
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EDO AIL
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YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 1999 DECEMBER 31, 1999
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HISTORICAL BASIS(1)
Book value per common share.............................. $4.14 $ 11.17
Cash dividends per common share.......................... 0.12 0.00
Earnings per common share:(2)
Basic................................................. 0.76 0.40
Diluted............................................... 0.65 0.39
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 1999
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PRO FORMA COMBINED
Book value per common share.............................. $4.74
Cash dividends per common share.......................... 0.12
Earnings per common share:
Basic................................................. 0.67
Diluted............................................... 0.61
AIL PRO FORMA EQUIVALENTS(3)
Book value per common share.............................. $6.11
Cash dividends per common share.......................... 0.15
Earnings per common share:
Basic................................................. 0.86
Diluted............................................... 0.79
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(1) The number of EDO common shares used in the calculations in this table
includes all EDO common shares held in the EDO employee stock ownership
plan. The number of shares of AIL common stock used in the calculations
excludes shares held in the AIL employee stock ownership plan which have not
been allocated to a participant's account.
(2) For EDO, both basic and diluted earnings per share are from continuing
operations only.
(3) Based on an assumed exchange ratio of 1.29.
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COMPARATIVE PER SHARE MARKET PRICES AND DIVIDENDS
EDO common shares are listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
Shares of AIL common stock are not traded in any public market, and AIL has
never paid dividends. The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated,
(i) the high and low last reported prices per EDO common share as reported on
the New York Stock Exchange Composite Transactions Tape, and (ii) the cash
dividends per EDO common share:
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EDO COMMON SHARES
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HIGH LOW DIVIDENDS
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1998
First Quarter......................................... $9.625 $8.063 $0.025
Second Quarter........................................ 9.750 8.500 0.030
Third Quarter......................................... 10.875 6.688 0.030
Fourth Quarter: 8.750 6.750 0.030
1999
First Quarter......................................... $8.688 $6.438 $0.030
Second Quarter........................................ 7.563 6.125 0.030
Third Quarter......................................... 9.375 5.750 0.030
Fourth Quarter........................................ 6.188 5.125 0.030
2000
First Quarter (through March 22, 2000)................ $6.813 $5.938 $0.030
</TABLE>
On December 31, 1999, the last trading day before EDO and AIL publicly
announced the merger, the last reported closing price per EDO common share was
$5.875. On March 22, 2000, the most recent practicable date prior to the filing
of this joint proxy statement/prospectus, the last reported closing price per
EDO common share was $6.188. We urge you to obtain current market quotations
before making any decision with respect to the merger and the related
transactions.
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THE MEETINGS
AIL SPECIAL MEETING
Date, Time and Place of Meeting
This joint proxy statement/prospectus is first being mailed to AIL common
stockholders on or about March 24, 2000, and is accompanied by the notice of the
AIL meeting and proxy or voting instruction card that is solicited by the AIL
board of directors for use at the AIL meeting to be held on April 27, 2000, at
5:00 p.m. local time, at AIL's corporate headquarters located at 455 Commack
Road, Deer Park, New York 11729-4591, and at any adjournments or postponements
thereof.
Purpose
At the AIL meeting, AIL common stockholders will be asked to consider and
vote on: (i) a proposal to adopt the merger agreement and approve the merger and
(ii) any other business that may properly come before the AIL meeting as
directed by the AIL board of directors or any adjournments or postponements
thereof.
THE AIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT THE AIL COMMON STOCKHOLDERS VOTE
FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE MERGER AGREEMENT AND THE APPROVAL OF THE MERGER. See
"The Merger -- Recommendation of the Board of Directors of AIL; Reasons of AIL
for the Merger" beginning on page 40.
AIL does not know of any matters other than those set forth in this joint
proxy statement/prospectus that are to come before the AIL meeting. If we
properly present any other matter or matters for action at the AIL meeting, the
persons named in the enclosed proxy form, or the trustee of the AIL employee
stock ownership plan if you are a participant in the plan, will have the
discretion to vote on such matters in accordance with their best judgment,
unless you withhold such authorization.
Record Date
Only holders of record of shares of AIL common stock on March 22, 2000, the
record date for the AIL meeting, are entitled to notice of and to vote at, the
AIL meeting and any adjournments or postponements thereof. On the record date,
there were issued and outstanding 5,563,781 shares of AIL common stock.
Solicitation of Proxies
The expense of printing and mailing this document and the material used in
this solicitation of proxies from AIL stockholders will be split equally between
AIL and EDO.
In addition to solicitation by mail, directors, officers and employees of
AIL may solicit proxies in person without additional compensation. AIL may also
request by telephone or fax the return of proxies. The extent to which this will
be necessary depends entirely upon how promptly proxies are returned.
Required Vote; Voting Rights; Quorum
The affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares
of AIL common stock is required to adopt the merger agreement and to approve the
merger.
Each holder of shares of AIL common stock will be entitled to one vote, in
person or by proxy, for each share of AIL common stock held in his, her or its
name on the books of AIL on the record date with respect to any matter submitted
to a vote of the AIL common stockholders. AIL common stockholders who have
pledged a portion of their shares of AIL common stock to AIL Systems Inc. (a
wholly-owned subsidiary of AIL) pursuant to a stock pledge agreement will be
entitled to vote such pledged shares provided they are not then in default under
such agreement.
AIL officers and directors and their affiliates are entitled to vote or
give voting instructions with respect to approximately 13% of the outstanding
shares of AIL common stock on March 22, 2000, the record date for
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the AIL meeting, including shares of AIL common stock allocated to their
accounts under the AIL employee stock ownership plan. Pursuant to a letter
agreement, James M. Smith and Darrell L. Reed have agreed (i) to vote all shares
of AIL common stock that they own beneficially or of record in favor of the
adoption of the merger agreement and the approval of the merger and (ii) direct
the trustee of the AIL employee stock ownership plan to vote, subject to its
fiduciary duties, all shares of AIL common stock held by it and allocated to the
accounts of Mr. Smith and Mr. Reed, respectively, in favor of the adoption of
the merger agreement and the approval of the merger. Mr. Smith and Mr. Reed
together are entitled to vote or give voting instructions with respect to
347,673 shares of AIL common stock, or approximately 6% of the total shares of
AIL common stock outstanding on March 22, 2000.
The AIL employee stock ownership plan, AIL's principal common stockholder,
held of record approximately 71% of the outstanding shares of AIL common stock
on March 22, 2000. Approximately 47% of such shares are allocated to individual
employees' accounts and approximately 53% are unallocated and will be voted by
HSBC Bank as described below.
Defense Systems is entitled to vote approximately 13% of the outstanding
shares of AIL common stock on March 22, 2000. Defense Systems has agreed with
EDO to vote all of its shares of AIL common stock for the adoption of the merger
agreement and the approval of the merger. See "Related Agreements and
Transactions -- Defense Systems Agreement" beginning on page 79.
The presence, in person or by proxy, of holders of record of a majority of
the outstanding shares of AIL common stock constitutes a quorum for action at
the AIL meeting. Abstentions are counted for purposes of determining the
presence or absence of a quorum for transaction of business. Abstentions are not
counted as votes for or against a proposal.
Proxies and Voting Instruction Cards
Shares represented by duly executed proxies in the accompanying form will
be voted in accordance with the instructions indicated on the proxies, and, if
no instructions are indicated, will be voted in favor of adoption of the merger
agreement and the approval of the merger and at the discretion of the proxy
holder on all other business as may properly come before the AIL meeting.
If the enclosed proxy is signed and returned, it may, nevertheless, be
revoked at any time prior to the voting at the pleasure of the stockholder
signing it, either by:
- filing a written notice of revocation received by the person or persons
named in the proxy;
- the stockholder attending the AIL meeting and voting the shares in
person; or
- delivering another duly executed proxy dated subsequent to the date
thereof to the addressee named in the enclosed proxy.
Please note, however, that if your shares are held of record by a nominee
and you wish to vote at the meeting, you must bring to the meeting a letter from
the nominee confirming your beneficial ownership of the shares.
You should not send any certificates representing shares of AIL common
stock with the enclosed proxy card. A letter of transmittal with instructions
for the surrender of stock certificates for shares of AIL common stock will be
mailed to you as soon as practicable after the completion of the merger.
If you are a participant in the AIL employee stock ownership plan, we have
included with this joint proxy/prospectus a voting instruction card that covers
shares of common stock credited to your plan account. This card permits you to
instruct HSBC Bank USA (formerly Marine Midland Bank), the trustee of the AIL
employee stock ownership plan, on how to vote the shares of common stock it owns
that have been allocated to your account. Voting instructions must be received
by April 24, 2000. Please refer to your voting instruction card for a more
detailed explanation of the timing requirement for voting plan shares. HSBC Bank
will vote your shares as you instruct. HSBC Bank will keep your voting
instructions confidential. Subject to its fiduciary duties, HSBC Bank will vote
the unallocated shares under the AIL employee stock ownership plan and the
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allocated shares as to which it has not received voting instructions in the same
proportions as the plan participants direct HSBC Bank to vote the shares
allocated to their individual accounts.
Participants in the AIL employee stock ownership plan may not revoke or
change their voting instructions once they have returned their green voting
instruction cards.
EDO ANNUAL MEETING
Date; Time and Place of Meeting
This joint proxy statement/prospectus is first being mailed to EDO
shareholders on or about March 24, 2000, and is accompanied by the notice of the
EDO meeting and a proxy or voting instruction card that is solicited by the EDO
board of directors for use at the EDO meeting to be held on April 28, 2000, at
11:00 a.m. local time, in the 11th floor Conference Center of Chase Manhattan
Bank, 270 Park Avenue, New York, New York, and at any adjournments or
postponements thereof.
Purpose
At the EDO meeting, EDO shareholders will be asked to consider and vote on
the following proposals:
(1) the approval of the issuance of 6,553,229 EDO common shares in the
merger;
(2) the approval of the increase in the number of EDO common shares
subject to EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan, from 600,000 to 1,050,000,
which will become effective only if we complete the merger;
(3) the election of the three nominees for directors of EDO for a term
expiring at the 2003 Annual Meeting;
(4) the ratification of the appointment by the EDO board of directors
of KPMG LLP as independent auditors for EDO for the year 2000; and
(5) any other business that may properly come before the meeting or
any adjournments or postponements thereof as directed by the EDO board of
directors.
THE EDO BOARD OF DIRECTORS BELIEVES THAT THE MERGER IS IN THE BEST
INTERESTS OF EDO SHAREHOLDERS AND RECOMMENDS THAT EDO SHAREHOLDERS VOTE IN FAVOR
OF (i) THE ISSUANCE OF 6,553,229 EDO COMMON SHARES IN THE MERGER AND (ii) THE
INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF EDO COMMON SHARES SUBJECT TO EDO'S 1996 LONG-TERM
INCENTIVE PLAN (WHICH WILL BECOME EFFECTIVE ONLY IF WE COMPLETE THE MERGER). THE
EDO BOARD OF DIRECTORS ALSO RECOMMENDS THAT EDO SHAREHOLDERS VOTE IN FAVOR OF
(i) THE ELECTION OF THE THREE NOMINEES FOR DIRECTORS OF EDO AND (ii) THE
RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP BY THE EDO BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF EDO FOR 2000. See "The Merger -- Recommendation of the
Board of Directors of EDO; Reasons of EDO for the Merger" beginning on page 45.
Record Date
The EDO board of directors has fixed the close of business on March 22,
2000 as the record date for determination of the EDO shareholders entitled to
notice of and to vote at the EDO meeting. On the record date, there were
outstanding 6,761,160 EDO common shares and 57,384 EDO preferred shares. Holders
of record of EDO common shares and EDO preferred shares on the record date will
be entitled to attend and vote as a single class at the EDO meeting.
Solicitation of Proxies
The solicitation of the enclosed proxies from EDO shareholders is made on
behalf of the EDO board of directors. We have enclosed a blue proxy card or a
yellow voting instruction card with this document. We request that you complete
and return this blue proxy card or yellow voting instruction card as soon as
possible. In order to be valid, you must complete the blue proxy card or yellow
voting instruction card in accordance with the instructions on it.
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EDO and AIL will split equally the expenses of printing and mailing the
proxy soliciting material. EDO has retained the services of D.F. King to assist
with the soliciting of proxies for a fee estimated at $10,000 plus out-of-pocket
expenses. We will solicit proxies primarily through the mail but we may also
make solicitations, if necessary, by advertising, electronic telecommunications
and in person communications. Officers, directors and employees of EDO, without
receiving any additional compensation, may solicit proxies by telephone, in
person or by other means. EDO will reimburse banks, brokers, nominees,
custodians and fiduciaries for their expenses in forwarding copies of the proxy
soliciting material to the beneficial owners of the shares held by such persons
and in requesting authority for the execution of proxies.
Required Vote; Voting Rights; Quorum
The affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes cast by holders of
EDO common shares and EDO preferred shares (voting together as a single class)
is required to approve (i) the issuance of 6,553,229 EDO common shares in the
merger, (ii) the increase in the number of EDO common shares subject to EDO's
1996 long-term incentive plan (which will become effective only if we complete
the merger) and (iii) the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP by the EDO
board of directors as independent auditors of EDO for 2000. The nominees for
election as directors of EDO, however, must obtain a plurality of the votes cast
at the EDO meeting in order to be elected.
Each EDO common share entitles its holder to one vote, and each EDO
preferred share entitles its holder to 12.3 votes.
As of the record date, the executive officers and directors of EDO had
voting and voting instruction power with respect to an aggregate of 506,323 EDO
common shares or approximately 7% of EDO common shares then outstanding and
1,693 EDO preferred shares or approximately 3% of EDO preferred shares then
outstanding. Pursuant to a letter agreement, Frank A. Fariello and Ira Kaplan
have agreed (i) to vote all EDO common shares that they own beneficially or of
record in favor of the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement and
(ii) to direct the trustee of the EDO employee stock ownership plan to vote,
subject to its fiduciary duties, all EDO common shares and all EDO preferred
shares held by it and allocated to the accounts of Mr. Fariello and Mr. Kaplan,
respectively, in favor of the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement.
Mr. Fariello and Mr. Kaplan together are entitled to vote and give voting
instructions with respect to 276,116 EDO common shares, or 4% of the total EDO
common shares outstanding on March 22, 2000, and together are entitled to give
voting instructions with respect to 885 EDO preferred shares, or 2% of the total
EDO preferred shares outstanding on March 22, 2000.
New York law, EDO's certificate of incorporation, EDO's by-laws and the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, contain certain requirements
governing the actions of EDO shareholders at the EDO meeting. The EDO by-laws
provide that holders of a majority of the issued and outstanding EDO common
shares and EDO preferred shares entitled to vote on the record date must be
present, either in person or by proxy, at the EDO meeting to constitute a
quorum. In general, abstentions and broker non-votes will be counted as present
or represented for the purposes of determining a quorum at the EDO meeting. EDO
common shares and EDO preferred shares held by EDO shareholders that abstain
from voting will count as shares present and entitled to vote at the EDO
meeting. Brokers who hold EDO common shares in nominee or "street name" for
beneficial owners may not give a proxy to vote on the issuance of EDO common
shares in the merger and the increase in the number of EDO common shares subject
to EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan unless they receive specific instructions
from those beneficial owners. EDO common shares represented by proxies returned
by a broker holding those shares in "street name" will count for purposes of
determining whether a quorum exists, even if the beneficial owner does not vote
those shares. The shares are known as broker non-votes.
Proxies and Voting Instruction Cards
If you are a holder of EDO common shares, please use the blue proxy card to
ensure that your EDO common shares are represented at the EDO meeting. If you
are a participant in the EDO employee stock ownership plan, please use the
yellow voting instruction card we have included with this joint proxy statement/
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prospectus to ensure that, subject to its fiduciary duties, the trustee of the
EDO employee stock ownership plan votes the EDO common shares and EDO preferred
shares allocated to your account in accordance with your voting instructions.
If you are a holder of EDO common shares, you may vote your EDO common
shares by completing, signing, dating and mailing the enclosed blue proxy card.
Your EDO common shares will be voted at the EDO meeting in accordance with your
instructions as provided in the properly executed blue proxy card. If you do not
give instructions on how to vote your EDO common shares in the properly executed
blue proxy card, the persons named in the enclosed form of proxy will vote your
EDO common shares in favor of all of the proposals submitted to the EDO meeting.
You may revoke your proxy at any time prior to exercise:
- by giving written notice of revocation to the secretary of EDO;
- by completing, signing and returning a later dated proxy; or
- by voting in person at the EDO meeting.
However, mere attendance at the EDO meeting will not, in and of itself, have the
effect of revoking your proxy.
EDO does not know of any matters other than the matters set forth in this
joint proxy statement/ prospectus that are to come before the EDO meeting. If we
properly present any other matter or matters for action at the EDO meeting, the
persons named in the enclosed form of proxy will have the discretion to vote on
such matters in accordance with their best judgment, unless such authorization
is withheld.
In order for shares held in the EDO employee stock ownership plan to be
voted in accordance with instructions of the participant on the proposals
submitted at the EDO meeting, a participant in the EDO employee stock ownership
plan must complete, sign, date and mail to the trustee of the EDO employee stock
ownership plan the yellow voting instruction card that accompanies this joint
proxy statement/prospectus. Subject to its fiduciary duties, the trustee of the
EDO employee stock ownership plan will vote the EDO common shares and EDO
preferred shares held by it for the account of the participant in accordance
with the participant's voting instructions as provided in the properly executed
voting instruction card.
Participants in the EDO employee stock ownership plan may not revoke or
change their voting instructions once they have returned their yellow voting
instruction cards.
If a participant in the EDO employee stock ownership plan fails to give
instructions to the trustee of the EDO employee stock ownership plan, the
trustee will vote the EDO common shares and EDO preferred shares allocated to
the participant's account in the same relative proportion as the trustee votes
EDO common shares and EDO preferred shares as a block, for which it has received
instructions.
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THE MERGER
This section as well as the next sections entitled "The Exchange Ratio and
its Effect on AIL Securities and Stock Option Plans," "The Merger Agreement" and
"Related Agreements and Transactions" describe certain aspects of the proposed
merger. These discussions are qualified in their entirety by reference to the
merger agreement, which is attached as Annex A to this joint proxy
statement/prospectus, and to the other agreements and documents that are
discussed in this joint proxy statement/prospectus and that are filed as
exhibits to the registration statement of which this joint proxy
statement/prospectus forms a part. You should read the merger agreement in its
entirety as it is the legal document that governs the merger.
BACKGROUND OF THE MERGER
In 1997, when AIL was still a part of Eaton, Messrs. Fariello and Kaplan of
EDO met with Mr. Smith of AIL to consider the possible acquisition of AIL from
Eaton. However, they never actually discussed the issue with Mr. Smith, because
they learned that AIL management and the AIL employee stock ownership plan
proposed to acquire AIL. AIL management and the AIL employee stock ownership
plan acquired 90% of AIL in a leveraged buyout transaction in October 1997. In
January 1999 the EDO board of directors elected Mr. Smith to the EDO board of
directors in anticipation of the retirement of another EDO director. Mr. Smith
and Mr. Fariello had been acquainted for many years through their participation
in defense industry activities.
In March 1999, Mr. Smith suggested to Mr. Ball, an EDO director and
chairman of the investment banking firm of Philpott, Ball & Company, that a
merger between EDO and AIL might be more suitable to meeting both companies'
strategic goals than each company pursuing those goals independently. Mr. Ball
later suggested to Mr. Fariello that he consider a merger of EDO and AIL. On
March 30, AIL's board of directors met to discuss the potential merger between
AIL and EDO and the financial benefits of such merger. On March 31, 1999, Mr.
Smith and Mr. Fariello met at the offices of EDO in New York and discussed
strategic and social issues, including how the companies would fit together, the
possible constitution of senior management and location of the company
headquarters. On April 6, 1999, EDO and AIL executed a confidentiality agreement
regarding the information disclosed to each other in connection with the
negotiations regarding a proposed transaction.
On April 6, 1999, representatives of AIL and EDO and their respective
financial advisers met and discussed the financial condition of the two
companies and methodologies for valuing the two companies and determining
appropriate merger consideration. On April 12, 1999, Messrs. Smith, Fariello,
Kaplan and Reed met at AIL's offices to discuss generally a combination of EDO's
and AIL's businesses. Representatives of AIL traveled to Barnes Engineering, a
former EDO subsidiary, to perform a preliminary due diligence review of Barnes
on April 13, 1999. On April 14, 1999, AIL signed a retainer agreement with
Houlihan Lokey to serve as AIL's financial adviser in connection with the
merger. Mr. Smith and Mr. Kaplan continued the discussion of April 12th on April
15, 1999, at AIL's offices.
On April 19, 1999, Mr. Fariello and Mr. Smith met in New York and agreed to
explore a combination of EDO and AIL, with the general understanding that the
transaction would be a stock merger in which EDO would survive and the two
companies would be valued, for purposes of determining the number of EDO common
shares to be issued to AIL common stockholders, using the same valuation
methodologies for both companies and without regard to the market price of EDO
common shares. Mr. Fariello and Mr. Smith agreed that Mr. Smith would approach
Eaton and propose that if the merger were consummated, Eaton's AIL shares would
be acquired for cash. Mr. Fariello and Mr. Smith also agreed that EDO would
acquire a small amount of AIL shares held by AIL's senior management for cash to
enable them to pay taxes generated by the vesting of restricted AIL common
stock. Mr. Fariello and Mr. Smith also reached a tentative agreement that Mr.
Fariello would serve as chairman and Mr. Smith as chief executive officer of the
combined entity. On April 21, 1999, Messrs. Smith and Reed met with Mr. Paladino
of EDO and their respective financial advisers to further discuss the valuation
of the companies. The EDO board of directors discussed the proposed merger at
its April 27, 1999 meeting. The AIL board of directors discussed the proposed
merger at its May 10, 1999 meeting. Each board directed its management to
proceed with the exploration of the merger.
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Messrs. Smith and Fariello met again on May 13, 1999 to discuss the
proposed terms of the merger. Representatives of EDO were briefed by Messrs.
Smith and Reed on AIL's business on May 14, 1999 at AIL's office. During the
balance of May and the beginning of June 1999, representatives of AIL and EDO
and their respective financial advisers conducted financial, business and legal
due diligence. On June 3, 1999 AIL's board of directors met to review the status
of the proposed merger and Houlihan Lokey valuations. Messrs. Smith and Reed
then met with representatives of Houlihan Lokey and Philpott Ball on June 4,
1999 at Houlihan Lokey's offices and discussed the proposed financial terms of
the merger.
In early June, AIL and EDO agreed, subject to successful completion of due
diligence and negotiation of a definitive merger agreement, that EDO would
acquire 225,000 shares of AIL common stock held by AIL management for cash,
would acquire the shares of AIL common stock and preferred stock held by Eaton
for approximately $11,500,000, subject to negotiation by AIL with Eaton, and
would issue 6,575,750 EDO common shares in exchange for the balance of the AIL
shares.
Mr. Smith delivered a letter to Mr. Genzer on June 18, 1999 which
memorialized an earlier conversation wherein Mr. Smith recused himself from any
duties as a member of EDO's board of directors.
On June 22, 1999, the EDO board of directors established a special
committee under the chairmanship of Robert Alvine of the EDO board to negotiate
new or revised employment agreements with Messrs. Smith, Fariello, Kaplan and
Genzer. On June 23, 1999, representatives of AIL and EDO met with their
respective outside counsel to commence negotiation of the merger. Mr. Smith met
with members of EDO's management at EDO on June 24, 1999. Due diligence also
continued throughout June and July 1999. On June 29, 1999, Mr. Smith agreed with
representatives of Eaton that if the merger was consummated, EDO would acquire
Eaton's shares of AIL common stock and preferred stock for $11,438,160 in cash.
On July 26, 1999, Mr. Smith met with members of EDO's management at EDO's
offices and agreed that AIL's and EDO's representations and warranties in the
merger agreement would be symmetrical and would survive for a limited time
following the closing of the merger. The structure of the escrow and the breakup
fees were also discussed at this meeting. On July 28, AIL's board of directors
met to discuss the proposed merger. On August 6, officers and representatives of
AIL conducted additional due diligence on EDO and its operations. In August
1999, EDO and AIL and their respective financial advisers continued to conduct
due diligence. Ira Kaplan attended a due diligence meeting at AIL on August 23,
1999. The parties suspended negotiation of the other terms of the merger during
this time.
Messrs. Smith, Reed, Kaplan and Fariello met at AIL on September 1 to
discuss certain aspects of the proposed merger. On September 7, Mr. Reed met
with Mr. Paladino at AIL to discuss financial terms of the proposed merger. On
September 10, Messrs. Smith and Reed met with Mr. Kaplan at AIL to discuss the
status and terms of the proposed merger. The board of directors of AIL met on
September 15 to discuss the results of AIL's due diligence review of EDO.
In September 1999, EDO informed AIL that EDO intended to propose that the
number of EDO common shares issuable in exchange for shares of AIL common stock
be reduced. AIL responded that it was unwilling to pursue a transaction on that
basis. On September 28, 1999, the EDO board of directors met to review the
status of the proposed transaction. Mr. Smith attended a portion of the meeting
on behalf of AIL and described to the EDO board of directors his views on the
proposed merger and the opportunities, advantages and disadvantages of combining
the two companies. The EDO board of directors questioned Mr. Smith and,
following Mr. Smith's departure from the meeting, directed EDO's management to
proceed with the negotiation of the merger agreement on the assumption that the
number of EDO common shares to be issued would not be changed. On October 6,
1999, members of AIL's management met with members of EDO's management to
discuss the scope of AIL's and EDO's representations and warranties in the
merger agreement and their respective indemnities and breakup fees. On October
11, Mr. Smith met with representatives of EDO in New York City to discuss
aspects of the proposed merger. Mr. Reed and AIL's financial advisers met with
Mr. Paladino of EDO and its financial advisers on October 15, 1999 to further
discuss the scope of AIL's and EDO's representations and warranties in the
merger agreement.
From October 27 through October 29, senior management of AIL and EDO met
with their respective legal counsel and financial advisers to negotiate the
merger agreement and ancillary documents. EDO and
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AIL continued due diligence and negotiation of the merger agreement in October
and November. On November 30, 1999, Mr. Smith and Mr. Fariello met and agreed
that outstanding AIL employee stock options would be rolled over into EDO stock
options and the number of EDO common shares issuable in connection with the
merger would be reduced to 6,553,229.
Messrs. Smith and Kaplan met at AIL on December 1 to discuss the proposed
merger. On December 3, the board of directors of AIL met to discuss the status
of the proposed merger. On December 7, 1999, the EDO board of directors met and
considered the proposed transaction. At the meeting, A.G. Edwards discussed the
financial analyses it performed in preparing its fairness opinion. The EDO board
of directors directed EDO management to conduct further inquiries regarding
AIL's financial performance. On December 8, 1999, representatives of EDO and AIL
met with their respective accountants and financial advisers so that EDO could
pursue these inquiries.
On December 9, 1999, AIL reported to EDO that the trustee of the AIL
employee stock ownership plan, which controls the voting of approximately 71% of
AIL's outstanding shares of common stock, could not ensure that it would be able
to vote the shares it holds in favor of the transaction as then negotiated. The
trustee of the AIL employee stock ownership plan informed AIL that applicable
law prevented the trustee from ascribing any value to the portion of the merger
consideration payable to AIL common stockholders that was being placed in escrow
to secure the AIL common stockholders' indemnification obligations in its
analysis of the consideration to be received by AIL common stockholders in the
transaction and the fairness of the transaction to participants in the AIL
employee stock ownership plan. Without taking into account any of such portion
of the merger consideration, the trustee of the AIL employee stock ownership
plan was unable at that time to conclude that the AIL employee stock ownership
plan would be receiving fair value for its shares as defined by applicable law.
On December 10, AIL's board of directors met to discuss the status of the
proposed merger. On December 10, 1999, the EDO board of directors held a
telephonic meeting. The EDO board of directors heard the reports of EDO's
management on their inquiries regarding AIL's financial performance and on the
position taken by the trustee of the AIL employee stock ownership plan. The EDO
board of directors determined that while it was satisfied with the results of
management's further inquiries, it would not proceed with the transaction at
that time in light of the position taken by the trustee of the AIL employee
stock ownership plan. The EDO board of directors directed EDO management to seek
to negotiate directly with the trustee of the AIL employee stock ownership plan.
On December 10, 1999 and December 17, 1999, the AIL board of directors held
meetings to discuss the status of the merger and give AIL's management direction
regarding the open issues. On December 23, 1999, representatives of EDO, AIL and
their respective counsel and financial advisers met with the trustee of the AIL
employee stock ownership plan and its counsel and financial adviser. At that
meeting EDO proposed that the terms of the proposed transaction be amended to
provide that the percentage of the merger consideration placed in escrow be
reduced according to a sliding scale tied to the EDO common share price at the
closing of the merger. In addition, the members of AIL's management who would
enter into the management agreement committed to subject a greater portion of
the EDO common shares they would receive in the merger to the escrow. The
trustee of the AIL employee stock ownership plan made a counterproposal which
provided for a lesser amount of EDO common shares to be placed into escrow at
various EDO share price levels. The meeting ended without resolution. On
December 29, 1999, the EDO board of directors approved the proposed transaction
on the terms of the counterproposal of the AIL employee stock ownership plan and
as otherwise negotiated. On December 30, 1999 the AIL board of directors
approved the transaction.
On December 31, 1999 and January 2, 2000, the parties finalized the terms
of the merger agreement and related ancillary agreement. On January 2, 2000 the
parties executed and delivered the merger agreement, the Defense Systems
agreement, the management agreement, the letter from the trustee of the AIL
employee stock ownership plan agreeing to support the transaction if
circumstances that the trustee knew and understood to be prevailing on January
2, 2000, continued to prevail as of the AIL common stockholder vote and
employment agreements between EDO and Messrs. Smith, Fariello, Kaplan and
Genzer. On January 3,
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2000, the parties issued a joint press release announcing the transaction. The
parties subsequently amended and restated the merger agreement on February 29,
2000.
RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF AIL; REASONS OF AIL FOR THE MERGER
THE AIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS DETERMINED THAT THE TERMS OF THE MERGER ARE
FAIR TO, AND IN THE BEST INTEREST OF, AIL AND ITS COMMON STOCKHOLDERS.
ACCORDINGLY, THE AIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT AIL COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
VOTE FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE MERGER AGREEMENT AND THE APPROVAL OF THE MERGER.
Mr. Smith, a member of the AIL board of directors, did not attend the AIL
board of directors meeting at which the AIL board of directors voted to approve
the merger in order to avoid the appearance of a potential conflict of interest.
Mr. Reed, also a member of the AIL board of directors, abstained on such vote,
also in order to avoid the appearance of a potential conflict of interest.
However, in connection with the execution of the merger agreement, both Mr.
Smith and Mr. Reed have agreed with EDO to vote all of their shares of AIL
common stock for the adoption of the merger agreement and the approval of the
merger, and to direct HSBC Bank, as trustee of the AIL employee stock ownership
plan, to vote, subject to its fiduciary duty, all of the shares of AIL common
stock held by it under the AIL employee stock ownership plan and allocated to
their respective accounts for the adoption of the merger agreement and the
approval of the merger.
The AIL board of directors consulted with AIL's senior management as well
as its legal counsel and financial advisers over the course of many meetings in
reaching its decision to approve the merger. The material factors that the AIL
board of directors considered in its deliberations included the following:
- Historical information: historical information concerning EDO's and
AIL's respective financial performance, results of operations, assets,
liabilities, operations, technology, management and competitive position,
including EDO's public reports filed with the SEC;
- Review of financial condition and prospects of EDO: AIL's management's
and AIL's financial adviser's view of the financial condition, results of
operations, assets, liabilities, businesses and prospects of EDO and its
industry after giving effect to the merger;
- Fairness opinion: the presentation of Houlihan Lokey to the AIL board of
directors as described under "Opinion of Houlihan Lokey" and the opinion
of Houlihan Lokey to the effect that, as of December 30, 1999, the
exchange ratio is fair from a financial point of view to the continuing
AIL common stockholders; and
- Terms of the merger agreement: the terms and conditions of the merger
agreement taken as a whole which the AIL board of directors believes are
fair to AIL's common stockholders.
In reaching its decision, the AIL board of directors identified several
potential benefits for AIL common stockholders of the merger including the
following:
- Strategic benefits: the belief that the merger (i) will increase the
base of products and services that can be offered by AIL as well as its
base of customers; (ii) will facilitate internal growth by increasing the
available technological base for new products and expanding overall
corporate access to domestic and international markets; and (iii) will
provide AIL with a balance of commercial and defense business;
- Liquidity of EDO common shares: the increased liquidity that the merger
provides to the AIL common stockholders, a privately-held company,
through the receipt of fully-registered, New York Stock Exchange listed
securities;
- Potential Growth: the opportunity to participate in the potential growth
of the combined, more diversified company following the merger;
- Tax treatment: the expected tax-free treatment to AIL and its
stockholders with respect to EDO common shares to be received in the
merger;
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- Potential additional acquisitions: the ability to launch additional
acquisitions from a larger financial platform;
- Cost savings: the ability to realize potential cost saving opportunities
and economies of scale; and
- Competition: the possibility that the merger will allow AIL to better
compete with an increasing number of competitors that have greater
financial resources than AIL and the ability to exercise greater
influence than AIL over the legislative and regulatory process.
The AIL board of directors also identified and considered a variety of
potential material negative factors in its deliberations concerning the merger,
including:
- Reduction in value of merger consideration: the risk to AIL common
stockholders that the value to be received in the merger could decline
significantly due to the following variables:
(i) a decrease in the aggregate market price of EDO common shares to be
received by the AIL common stockholders as the number of EDO common
shares to be received by holders of shares of AIL common stock is
fixed; and
(ii) the indemnity given by the holders of shares of AIL common stock to
EDO and the possibility that the portion of merger consideration
placed in escrow may not be received by the AIL common stockholders.
- Loss of Control: the loss of control over the future operations of AIL
following the merger;
- Impact on constituencies: the impact of the loss of AIL's status as an
independent company on AIL's stockholders, employees and customers;
- Potential failure to realize benefits: the risk that the potential
strategic benefits sought in the merger might not be realized;
- Potential environmental risk: the risks arising out of EDO's known and
unknown environmental liabilities;
- Potential failure to complete the merger: the possibility that the
merger might not be consummated and the potential adverse effects of the
public announcement of the merger on AIL's:
(i) sales and operating results;
(ii) ability to attract and retain key employees; and
(iii) overall competitive position.
- Loss of key employees: the risk that, despite the efforts of EDO and
AIL, key management personnel might not remain employees of EDO following
the closing of the merger;
- Termination fee: the risk to AIL of having to pay the $3,000,000
termination fee as described under "The Merger Agreement--Termination"
beginning on page 76; and
- Cost and Expenses: the transaction costs expected to be incurred in
connection with the merger, including the fee payable to Houlihan Lokey
for its services in connection with the merger, and the other risks
described under "Risk Factors" beginning on page 13.
The AIL board of directors also took into account that Messrs. Smith and
Reed had interests in the merger that were different than those of AIL common
stockholders. These different interests were primarily due to Mr. Smith's
service as a director of EDO, Mr. Smith's agreement with EDO and AIL to amend
and restate his employment agreement following the merger, and Mr. Smith's and
Mr. Reed's agreements to serve, respectively, as chief executive officer and
chief financial officer of EDO following the merger.
After due consideration, the AIL board of directors concluded that the
risks associated with the proposed merger were outweighed by the potential
benefits of the merger.
During the process of evaluating the EDO offer, the AIL board of directors
also considered the provisions of the merger agreement that prohibited
solicitation of third-party bids. After fully discussing these matters during
its deliberations, the AIL board of directors determined that the benefits of
the EDO offer justified this condition and proceeded to approve the merger.
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The foregoing discussion of the information and factors considered by the
AIL board of directors is not intended to be exhaustive but includes all
material factors considered by the AIL board of directors. In view of the
complexity and wide variety of information and factors, both positive and
negative, considered by the AIL board of directors, it did not find it practical
to quantify, rank or otherwise assign relative or specific weights to the
factors considered. In addition, the AIL board of directors did not reach any
specific conclusion with respect to each of the factors considered, or any
aspect of any particular factor, but, rather, conducted an overall analysis of
the factors described above, including thorough discussions with AIL's
management and legal, financial and accounting advisors. In considering the
factors described above, individual members of the AIL board of directors may
have given different weight to different factors. The AIL board of directors
considered all these factors as a whole and believed the factors supported its
determination to approve the merger. After taking into consideration all of the
factors set forth above, the AIL board of directors concluded that the merger
was fair to, and in the best interests of, AIL and its stockholders and that AIL
should proceed with the merger.
During the time period in which AIL was engaged in discussions with EDO, it
did not receive any unsolicited offers regarding a possible business combination
with any third parties.
OPINION OF HOULIHAN LOKEY
The AIL board of directors retained Houlihan Lokey to render an opinion as
to the fairness, from a financial point of view, of the exchange ratio. On
December 10, 1999, Houlihan Lokey informed the AIL board of directors with
respect to its analysis of the merger. On December 30, 1999, Houlihan Lokey
delivered its oral and written opinions to the AIL board of directors that, as
of such date and based on the matters described therein, the exchange ratio is
fair to the AIL common stockholders (other than Defense Systems as to which
Houlihan Lokey expressed no opinion) from a financial point of view.
The preparation of a fairness opinion is a complex process and is not
necessarily susceptible to partial analysis or summary description. The
following is a brief summary and general description of the material valuation
methodologies followed by Houlihan Lokey. The summary information does not
purport to be a complete statement of the analyses and procedures applied, the
judgments made or the conclusion reached by Houlihan Lokey or a complete
description of its presentation. Houlihan Lokey believes, and so advised the AIL
board of directors, that its analyses must be considered as a whole and that
selecting portions of its analyses and of the factors considered by it, without
considering all factors and analyses, could create an incomplete view of the
process underlying its analyses and opinions.
THE COMPLETE TEXT OF HOULIHAN LOKEY'S OPINION IS ATTACHED HERETO AS ANNEX
D. THE SUMMARY OF THE OPINION SET FORTH BELOW IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY
REFERENCE TO SUCH OPINION. WE URGE YOU TO READ THE OPINION CAREFULLY IN ITS
ENTIRETY FOR A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROCEDURES FOLLOWED, THE FACTORS CONSIDERED
AND THE ASSUMPTIONS MADE BY HOULIHAN LOKEY.
The opinion addresses only the fairness from a financial point of view of
the exchange ratio to the AIL common stockholders pursuant to the merger
agreement and does not constitute a recommendation to AIL common stockholders or
EDO's shareholders. The opinion does not address AIL's or EDO's underlying
business decision to effect the merger.
In connection with the preparation of the opinion, Houlihan Lokey made the
reviews, analyses and inquiries that it deemed necessary and appropriate under
the circumstances. Among other things, Houlihan Lokey:
- Reviewed the merger agreement;
- Reviewed EDO's publicly available annual report to shareholders on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1998, and quarterly reports
of Form 10-Q for the quarters ending March 27, 1999, June 26, 1999 and
September 25, 1999;
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- Reviewed AIL's annual report to shareholders for the fiscal year ending
December 31, 1998, quarterly reports for the quarters ending March 31,
1999 and June 30, 1999, as well as preliminary financial statements for
the nine months ending September 30, 1999;
- Reviewed EDO's definitive proxy statement dated March 17, 1999;
- Reviewed internal divisional business plans for EDO for fiscal 1999;
- Reviewed the offering memorandum for the potential sale of Barnes as
prepared by EDO management and EDO's investment banking adviser, dated
February 1999;
- Reviewed AIL's forecasted revenues and gross profit by program;
- Reviewed financial forecasts prepared by AIL management;
- Reviewed financial forecasts prepared by EDO management;
- Met with certain members of senior management of AIL and EDO to discuss
operations, financial condition, future prospects, and projected
financial performance of the business units of each respective company as
well as of a combined entity; visited certain facilities and business
affiliates of AIL and EDO;
- Reviewed publicly available financial statements and recent news items
for companies that Houlihan Lokey deemed comparable to AIL and EDO;
- Conducted other studies, analyses and inquiries, as Houlihan Lokey deemed
appropriate;
- Reviewed the financial terms of other business combinations, where
publicly available; and
- Reviewed the historical stock price of EDO common shares.
In assessing the financial fairness of the exchange ratio to the AIL common
stockholders, Houlihan Lokey:
- Independently valued AIL and EDO using widely accepted valuation
methodologies;
- Calculated a range of implied exchange ratios utilizing the independent
valuations;
- Compared the exchange ratio to the range of implied exchange ratios;
- Evaluated the reasonableness of the trading value of the EDO common
shares being used as consideration in the merger; and
- Analyzed the terms of the Defense Systems Agreement and the management
agreement.
The independent valuation analyses of AIL and EDO resulted in a range of
potential implied exchange ratios of 1.11 to 1.40 EDO common shares for each
share of AIL common stock to be acquired in the merger. The exchange ratio,
pursuant to the merger agreement, will be approximately 1.29, which is within
the range of potential ratios implied by the analysis completed by Houlihan
Lokey, and is above the average of the range of 1.26.
Valuation of AIL
Market Multiple Approach. The market multiple approach used by Houlihan
Lokey involved the multiplication of various earnings and cash flow measures by
appropriate risk-adjusted multiples. Houlihan Lokey determined the multiples
through its analysis of certain publicly traded companies, selected by it on the
basis of operational and economic similarity with the principal business
operations of AIL. Houlihan Lokey calculated earnings and cash flow multiples
for the comparative companies based upon daily trading prices. Houlihan Lokey's
comparative risk analysis between AIL and the public companies formed the basis
for its selection of appropriate risk-adjusted multiples for AIL. The risk
analysis used by Houlihan Lokey incorporates both quantitative and qualitative
risk factors which relate to, among other things, the nature of
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the industry in which AIL and other comparative companies are engaged. For
purposes of this analysis, Houlihan Lokey selected the following publicly traded
companies:
Aeroflex Inc.
Ducommun Incorporated
Signal Technology Corp.
Herley Industries
United Industrial Corp.
Applied Signal Technology Inc.
Discounted Cash Flow Approach. In the discounted cash flow approach
Houlihan Lokey utilized projections for AIL, as prepared by the management of
AIL, Houlihan Lokey analyzed the projected cash flows on a "debt-free" basis
(before cash payments to equity and interest-bearing debt investors) in order to
develop a total invested capital ("TIC") value indication for AIL. Houlihan
Lokey also made provision for the TIC value of AIL at the end of the forecast
period, or terminal value. Houlihan Lokey determined the present value of the
interim cash flows and the terminal value using a risk-adjusted rate of return
or "discount rate." Houlihan Lokey, in turn, developed the discount rate through
an analysis of rates of return on alternative investment opportunities on
investments in companies with similar risk characteristics to AIL.
Comparable Transactions Approach. Houlihan Lokey analyzed the acquisition
multiples paid in publicly announced, majority acquisitions of selected
companies in the aerospace and defense industry between January 1998 and
December 1999.
Valuation of EDO
To determine the reasonableness of the trading value of the EDO common
shares being used as consideration in the merger, Houlihan Lokey used the market
multiple approach, discounted cash flow approach, and comparable transactions
approach to independently value EDO. Houlihan Lokey used the financial
projections created by EDO management that assumed a sale of the Barnes
division.
Market Multiple Analysis. Houlihan Lokey analyzed the multiples of certain
publicly traded companies as compared to EDO. The comparable companies were
selected by Houlihan Lokey on the basis of operation and economic similarity
with the principal business operations of EDO. Houlihan Lokey calculated
earnings and cash flow multiples for the comparative companies based upon daily
trading prices. For purposes of this analysis, Houlihan Lokey selected the
following publicly traded companies.
Aeroflex Inc.
Ducommun Incorporated
Signal Technology Corp.
Herley Industries
United Industrial Corp.
Applied Signal Technology Inc.
Discounted Cash Flow Approach. In the discounted cash flow approach,
Houlihan Lokey utilized projections for EDO, as prepared by the management of
EDO, Houlihan Lokey analyzed the projected cash flows on a "debt-free" basis
(before cash payments to equity and interest-bearing debt investors) in order to
develop a TIC value indication for EDO. Houlihan Lokey also made a provision for
the TIC value of EDO at the end of the forecast period, or terminal value.
Houlihan Lokey determined the present value of the interim cash flows and the
terminal value using a risk-adjusted rate of return or "discount rate." Houlihan
Lokey, in turn, developed the discount rate, through an analysis of rates of
return on alternative investment opportunities on investments in companies with
similar risk characteristics to EDO.
Comparable Transaction Analysis. Houlihan Lokey also analyzed the
acquisition multiples paid in publicly announced, majority acquisitions of
select companies in the aerospace and defense industry between January 1998 and
December 1999.
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Fairness Conclusion
Based on the analyses described above, Houlihan Lokey concluded that the
exchange ratio is fair to the AIL common stockholders (except Defense Systems
with respect to which Houlihan Lokey expressed no opinion), from a financial
point of view.
RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF EDO; REASONS OF EDO FOR THE MERGER
THE EDO BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS DETERMINED THAT THE TERMS OF THE MERGER ARE
FAIR TO, AND IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF, EDO AND ITS SHAREHOLDERS. ACCORDINGLY,
THE EDO BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT EDO SHAREHOLDERS VOTE FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF EDO COMMON SHARES IN THE MERGER.
In reaching its determination to approve the merger agreement and the
merger, the EDO board of directors consulted with EDO's management as well as
its legal and financial advisers, and considered the following material factors
and concluded that each of these factors weighed in favor of the merger:
- Review by EDO board of directors: the EDO board of directors' review of
the business, operations, financial condition, earnings and prospects of
both AIL and EDO, which the EDO board of directors analyzed in its
consideration of EDO's strategic alternatives, including continuing on a
stand-alone basis.
- Critical mass: the increased size and strength of EDO after the
completion of the merger which will help EDO improve its competitive
position in the marketplace and pursue client relationships and larger,
more comprehensive projects, such as larger subsystem integration
subcontracts from major prime contractors in the United States and prime
combat integration contracts from international customers.
- Attractive strategy: the EDO board of directors' consensus that the
merger was preferable to other strategic alternatives to maximize
shareholder value, including remaining as a stand-alone company.
- Fairness opinion: A.G. Edwards' presentation to the EDO board of
directors and its oral opinion (which was subsequently confirmed in a
written opinion dated as of January 2, 2000) to the effect that as of
January 2, 2000, the merger consideration and the considerations to be
paid pursuant to the Defense Systems agreement and the management
agreement are fair in the aggregate to EDO from a financial point of
view. A.G. Edwards' fairness opinion is included as Annex C to this joint
proxy statement/prospectus and we urge you to read it in its entirety.
- Synergies: the potential product and sales synergies that may be
achieved through cross-marketing each company's products to the other
company's customers as well as organizational synergies.
- Acquisitions: the EDO board of directors' view that the combined company
would be a better platform for future acquisitions than EDO standing
alone.
- Experienced CEO successor: the fact that James M. Smith, chief executive
officer of AIL, who is an experienced and qualified chief executive
officer, would join EDO as its chief executive officer, succeeding Mr.
Fariello.
- Letter from Trustee of AIL employee stock ownership plan: the receipt by
the EDO board of directors of a letter from the trustee of the AIL
employee stock ownership plan, which controls approximately 71% of the
voting power of AIL, regarding its position with respect to the merger.
In the letter, the trustee of the AIL employee stock ownership plan
informed the EDO board of directors that, assuming the circumstances that
it knew and understood to be prevailing on January 2, 2000 are prevailing
at the time of the AIL meeting, it would support the merger.
- Terms of the merger agreement: the terms and conditions of the merger
agreement, which provide EDO with a reasonable expectation that the
merger will be completed. The merger agreement includes a limited
indemnification of EDO in the event AIL has breached its representations
or covenants contained in the merger agreement.
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- Complementary businesses: the fact that AIL and EDO serve common
customers that require high quality, reliable, and on-time performance,
yet there is very little overlap in their product lines.
The EDO board of directors also considered a number of potentially material
negative factors in its deliberations concerning the merger, including the
following:
- Facility utilization: the risk associated with the potential impact on
AIL's overhead rates of its facility utilization ratio.
- Integration obstacles: the inherent challenges to combining the business
of two companies, the difficulty of fully realizing synergies from the
merger, including cost savings and operating efficiencies, and the
attendant risk that management resources may be diverted from other
strategic opportunities and from operational matters for an extended
period of time.
- AIL's recent performance: the fact that since its inception, before
including certain one-time gains, AIL's aggregate operating earnings have
not significantly exceeded the breakeven level.
- Ownership of EDO shares by employee stock ownership plans: the fact that
after we complete the merger, the AIL and EDO employee stock ownership
plans will own approximately 41% of the EDO common shares or
approximately 44% of the voting power of EDO, which may affect the
liquidity of the EDO shares and the ability of EDO shareholders to have
control over the election of directors and other matters submitted to the
vote of EDO shareholders.
- Terms of the merger agreement: the terms and conditions of the merger
agreement which (i) limit the amount of indemnification available to EDO
should AIL breach its representations and covenants, (ii) include a
limited indemnification of AIL and the AIL common stockholders who
participate in the merger in the event EDO has breached its
representations and covenants contained in the merger agreement and (iii)
call for the payment to AIL of $3 million if the merger agreement is
terminated under certain circumstances.
- Financial reporting of AIL: the belief that AIL's financial reporting
procedures made it difficult to evaluate interim operating results. As a
recently independent private company, AIL has not had to comply with the
quarterly financial reporting requirements applicable to public companies
such as EDO.
The EDO board of directors also took into account that Messrs. Fariello,
Kaplan and Genzer had interests in the merger that were different from those of
EDO stockholders. These interests arise principally from new employment
agreements that supersede their current change in control agreements. These new
agreements would provide them with payments if they continued to work for EDO
for one year following the completion of the merger (or until July 2, 2000 in
the case of Mr. Fariello) or if EDO terminates their employment without cause or
constructively terminated their employment before the first anniversary of the
completion of merger (or before July 2, 2000, in the case of Mr. Fariello). The
EDO board believed that these amendments:
- acted to align the interests of management with those of EDO in
negotiating and effectuating the merger;
- provided the necessary incentives for the key members of EDO's management
team to continue with EDO through the closing and for a period of time
after the merger is consummated; and
- after consultation with its advisers, were reasonable and consistent with
industry standards.
The EDO board of directors also took into account that Mr. Smith, a
director of EDO and the chief executive officer of AIL, was also entering into
an amendment to his existing employment agreement with a subsidiary of AIL. The
amended employment agreement provides, among other things, that Mr. Smith will
become chief executive officer of EDO upon completion of the merger, and
provides for compensation and
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incentive payments to be made to him. The EDO board of directors believed that
the amendment to Mr. Smith's employment agreement:
- provided the necessary incentives for him to join the EDO management team
as chief executive officer upon the closing of the merger, and to
continue with EDO for a period of time after the merger is consummated;
and
- after consultation with its advisers, was reasonable and consistent with
industry standards.
See "The Merger -- Interests of Certain Persons in the Merger" beginning on page
54 for a discussion of these interests.
Mr. Smith did not participate in the EDO board's discussions regarding the
merger and did not vote with respect to the merger.
This discussion has addressed the material factors considered by the EDO
board of directors in its consideration of the merger. Because of the variety of
factors and the complex considerations involved in determining whether a
transaction like the merger is in the best interests of EDO and its
shareholders, the EDO board of directors did not quantify or otherwise assign
relative weights to the factors considered in making its decision. Individual
members of EDO's board of directors may have assigned different weights to
different factors.
OPINION OF A.G. EDWARDS
A.G. Edwards has provided to the EDO board of directors a fairness opinion
in connection with the proposed transactions to be effected pursuant to the
merger agreement, the Defense Systems agreement and the management agreement.
A.G. Edwards was selected by the EDO board of directors to provide a fairness
opinion based on A.G. Edwards' qualifications, expertise and reputation. At the
meeting of the EDO board of directors on December 7, 1999, A.G. Edwards
delivered its oral opinion, and during the EDO board of directors telephonic
meeting on December 29, 1999, A.G. Edwards confirmed its oral opinion. On
January 2, 2000, A.G. Edwards delivered its written opinion to the EDO board of
directors that, as of that date, based upon and subject to the various
considerations set forth in the opinion, the consideration to be paid in
aggregate by EDO pursuant to the merger agreement, the Defense Systems agreement
and the management agreement was fair, from a financial point of view, to the
EDO shareholders.
THE FULL TEXT OF THE A.G. EDWARDS OPINION, WHICH SETS FORTH, AMONG OTHER
THINGS, ASSUMPTIONS MADE, PROCEDURES FOLLOWED, MATTERS CONSIDERED AND
LIMITATIONS OF THE SCOPE OF THE REVIEW UNDERTAKEN BY A.G. EDWARDS IN RENDERING
SUCH OPINION, IS ATTACHED AS ANNEX C TO THIS JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS
AND IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. THE A.G. EDWARDS OPINION WAS DIRECTED
TO THE EDO BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ADDRESSES ONLY THE FAIRNESS OF THE
CONSIDERATION FROM A FINANCIAL POINT OF VIEW AS OF THE DATE OF THE A.G. EDWARDS
OPINION, AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A RECOMMENDATION TO ANY HOLDER OF EDO COMMON
SHARES OR EDO PREFERRED SHARES AS TO HOW TO VOTE AT THE EDO MEETING. THE SUMMARY
OF THE A.G. EDWARDS OPINION SET FORTH IN THIS JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS
IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO THE FULL TEXT OF SUCH OPINION.
At the end of January 2000, as a result of delays in the start of several
programs and a one-time charge associated with an early retirement incentive
program, AIL revised downwards its earnings projections for the year 2000 that
A.G. Edwards used in the preparation of its fairness opinion. The operating
profit margin on sales for 2000, originally projected by AIL to be 6.9%, has
been revised to 4.7%. A.G. Edwards has not been asked to, and has not, updated
its opinion based on these revised projections. Therefore, the A.G. Edwards
opinion may not accurately address the fairness from a financial point of view
of the merger consideration and the consideration to be paid pursuant to the
Defense Systems agreement and the management agreement at the time of the EDO or
AIL meeting or at the time EDO and AIL complete the merger and the other
transactions.
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In arriving at the A.G. Edwards opinion, A.G. Edwards, among other things:
- reviewed the merger agreement, the Defense Systems agreement, the
management agreement and related documents;
- reviewed certain historical financial statements and financial
projections for EDO and AIL as provided by the respective managements;
- reviewed the employee stock ownership plan and employee stock ownership
trust documents for the EDO employee stock ownership plan and the AIL
employee stock ownership plan;
- discussed with Philpott Ball and EDO's management the nature of the
negotiations of the significant business terms contained in the merger
agreement, the Defense Systems agreement and the management agreement;
- held discussions with management of EDO and AIL regarding the past and
current business operations, financial condition and future prospects of
EDO and AIL, respectively, including information relating to the
strategic, financial and operational benefits anticipated from the
proposed transactions;
- reviewed the industries in which EDO and AIL operate;
- reviewed the relative economic and voting interests of EDO and AIL
implied in the proposed transactions based on a range of potential prices
for EDO common shares;
- reviewed EDO's and AIL's relative implied stand-alone and pro forma
values based on a range of potential prices for EDO common shares;
- reviewed EDO's and AIL's relative contribution to the pro forma combined
revenue, EBITDA (EBITDA means income (loss) from operations before
nonrecurring charges, plus depreciation and amortization charged to
operations), EBIT (EBIT means income (loss) from operations before
nonrecurring charges), net income, book value and funded backlog;
- reviewed the pro forma financial impact to EDO of the proposed
transactions and giving effect to certain cost saving synergies as
estimated by EDO's management;
- compared certain financial information for EDO and AIL, including the
valuation in the proposed transactions, with similar information and
stock market information for certain other companies, the securities of
which are publicly traded;
- compared certain financial information for AIL, including the valuation
in the proposed transactions, with similar information for certain recent
business combinations in the defense equipment and services industries;
- reviewed the relative valuations of EDO and AIL based on discounted
present values of their respective projected cash flows; and
- completed such other studies and analyses that A.G. Edwards considered
appropriate.
A.G. Edwards did not assume any responsibility for independent verification
of any of the foregoing information and relied upon its being complete and
accurate in all material respects. A.G. Edwards assumed that the financial
projections and estimates of the financial strategic and operational benefits
anticipated from the proposed transactions were reasonably prepared on bases
reflecting the best then currently available estimates and judgments of EDO's
and AIL's managements as to the expected future financial performance of EDO and
AIL, in each case, on a stand-alone basis and after giving effect to the
proposed transactions. A.G. Edwards has not independently verified such
information or assumptions nor does it express any opinion with respect thereto.
A.G. Edwards did not perform an audit or make any independent valuation or
appraisal of the assets or liabilities, contingent or otherwise, of EDO or AIL,
nor was A.G. Edwards furnished with any such appraisals except for certain
appraisals of AIL real estate which A.G. Edwards did not believe were material.
A.G. Edwards is not capable of assessing the probability of success of defense
or other government or
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commercial contracts such as being pursued by EDO or AIL, nor was it possible
for A.G. Edwards to review certain classified contracts. In addition, EDO
informed A.G. Edwards, and A.G. Edwards assumed, that the proposed transactions
will be accounted for as a purchase business combination in accordance with
GAAP, will be treated as a tax-free reorganization pursuant to the Internal
Revenue Code and will be consummated in accordance with the terms set forth in
the merger agreement, the Defense Systems agreement and the management
agreement, without any waiver by EDO of any material terms or conditions.
In arriving at its opinion, A.G. Edwards was not authorized to solicit, and
did not solicit, interest from any third party with respect to an acquisition,
business combination or other extraordinary transaction involving EDO. A.G.
Edwards did not participate directly in the negotiations with AIL or its
representatives, and A.G. Edwards has been informed that EDO and its
representatives did not negotiate with any parties other than AIL and its
representatives.
In order to fully analyze the impact of the proposed transactions on the
holders of EDO common shares and EDO preferred shares, A.G. Edwards reviewed the
financial performance of EDO and AIL primarily using two sets of adjusted
financial statements for each company, the "unadjusted" results and the
"adjusted" results. Generally, the unadjusted results account for each company's
employee stock ownership plan in accordance with GAAP, while the adjusted
versions were modified to reflect a consistent accounting treatment of each
company's employee stock ownership plan.
The following is a summary of the material financial analyses performed by
A.G. Edwards in arriving at the A.G. Edwards opinion, which were discussed with
the EDO board of directors at its meeting on December 7, 1999. Some of the
summaries of those financial analyses include information presented in tabular
format. In order to understand fully the material financial analyses used by
A.G. Edwards, the tables should be read together with the text of each summary.
The tables alone do not constitute a complete description of the material
financial analyses.
Stock Price Performance
A.G. Edwards reviewed the recent performance of EDO common shares and
selected valuation multiples over time. In order to be consistent with market
understanding, A.G. Edwards focused its analysis of EDO's price performance on
the unadjusted financial statements that reflect GAAP treatment of EDO's
employee stock ownership plan.
A.G. Edwards observed that over the four year period beginning in December
1995, EDO's weekly closing common stock price ranged from $4.625 to $10.50 and
that during 1999 up until December 6, 1999, EDO's weekly closing common stock
price ranged from $5.31 to $9.375, recently trading below $6.00, its lowest
level since April 1996. A.G. Edwards observed that EDO's enterprise value to
unadjusted EBITDA multiple, enterprise value (value of equity plus total debt
less cash and cash equivalents) to sales multiple, price to unadjusted
historical earnings per share ("EPS") multiple and, based on consensus research
analyst estimates as reported by the First Call Corporation, price to unadjusted
estimated forward earnings per share multiple, in general, had been trending
down. Based on a recent price for EDO common shares, EDO's enterprise value to
unadjusted sales multiple was 0.5x, enterprise value to unadjusted EBITDA
multiple was 3.7x, price to historical unadjusted earnings per share multiple
was 9.1x and price to unadjusted estimated 1999 earnings per share multiple was
8.9x. Three of these multiples were at or near recent low points. EDO's
enterprise value to unadjusted EBITDA and enterprise value to sales multiples,
based on monthly data points, were generally at or near 3 1/2 year lows. EDO's
price to unadjusted historical earnings per share multiple was generally at an
eight month low, based on weekly data. EDO's price to unadjusted estimated
forward earnings per share multiple had recently moved up, but remained below
where it was for much of 1999.
Relative Ownership Analysis
A.G. Edwards reviewed the relative ownership of the holders of EDO common
shares and EDO preferred shares and the holders of shares of AIL common stock
adjusted to reflect the proposed transactions in terms of both implied common
share and common share equivalent ownership and voting rights across a range of
hypothetical EDO common stock prices and focusing on the range from $6.00 to
$10.00 per EDO common
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share. A.G. Edwards observed that, due to the convertible nature of the EDO
preferred shares, as the hypothetical price of EDO common shares is increased,
EDO preferred shares are convertible into fewer EDO common shares which has the
effect in this analysis of reducing the implied economic ownership attributable
to EDO shareholders. A.G. Edwards observed that between $6.00 and $10.00 in the
EDO price range holders of EDO common shares and EDO preferred shares on an
as-converted basis would own between 55% and 57% of the pro forma combined
shares after the proposed transactions. A.G. Edwards also observed that based on
the set voting rights of the EDO preferred shares, across the entire EDO price
range, holders of EDO common shares and EDO preferred shares would have
approximately 53% of the pro forma combined votes after the proposed
transactions, with the shareholders within AIL's employee stock ownership plan
controlling 38% of the votes and other holders of shares of AIL common stock
controlling 9% of the votes.
Relative Market Value Analysis
Due to (i) significant differences in the respective companies' capital
structures, (ii) the proposed transaction involving the issuance of a large
number of EDO common shares and (iii) A.G. Edwards' judgment that the EDO common
shares are thinly traded and that the public market price may not truly reflect
EDO's intrinsic value, A.G. Edwards calculated relevant valuation ratios using a
variety of hypothetical EDO share prices. The table below reflects selected
results from this analysis. The valuation ratios reflect the relationship of AIL
to EDO. In addition, A.G. Edwards reviewed certain multiples of EDO's, AIL's and
the pro forma combined company's implied common stock price and implied
enterprise value to certain operating statistics, including sales, EBITDA, EBIT
and EPS, at various implied valuations within the EDO price range, and in the
case of AIL based on the corresponding EDO common share price multiplied by the
exchange ratio. The EPS figures used below reflect the unadjusted results to
more appropriately reflect public market multiples while the EBITDA figures use
the adjusted EBITDA to reflect the underlying earnings power of the companies.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
HYPOTHETICAL RANGE OF
COMMON SHARE PRICES
------------------------
$6.00 $8.00 $10.00
----- ----- ------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Equity Value Ratio (stand-alone)............................ 0.88x 0.90x 0.91x
Enterprise Value Ratio (stand-alone)........................ 1.48x 1.36x 1.28x
Equity Value Ratio (pro forma).............................. 0.88x 0.90x 0.92x
AIL Implied Price/Projected 2000 EPS........................ 8.4x 11.2x 14.0x
EDO Implied Price/Projected 2000 EPS........................ 7.1x 9.1x 11.2x
Pro Forma Implied Price/Projected 2000 EPS.................. 7.1x 9.2x 11.3x
AIL Implied Enterprise Value/Projected 2000 EBITDA.......... 3.1x 3.8x 4.4x
EDO Implied Enterprise Value/Projected 2000 EBITDA.......... 3.0x 3.9x 4.9x
Pro Forma Combined Implied Enterprise Value/
Projected 2000 EBITDA.................................. 3.1x 3.8x 4.6x
</TABLE>
A.G. Edwards observed that the AIL implied price to projected 2000 EPS
multiples were higher than the same multiples for EDO but that the pro forma
implied multiples were approximately the same as those for EDO at the various
common share prices in the EDO price range. A.G. Edwards also observed that the
implied adjusted 2000 EBITDA multiple was slightly higher for AIL and for the
implied pro forma combined enterprise value than for EDO toward the low end of
the EDO price range but were generally the same or lower as you moved higher in
the EDO price range, and in the case of adjusted 2000 EBITDA multiples, were
higher for EDO above the middle of the range. In summary, A.G. Edwards observed
that AIL had higher price to earnings multiples than EDO but similar EBITDA
multiples, while in either case, the pro forma combined company's multiples did
not significantly vary from EDO's stand-alone multiples.
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Relative Operating Contribution Analysis
A.G. Edwards reviewed and compared the proportional relationship of each
company's performance on a historical and projected basis for several different
financial measures. The following table sets forth the results of this analysis
expressed as contribution ratios for the years indicated.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CONTRIBUTION RATIOS (AIL TO EDO)
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UNADJUSTED ADJUSTED
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NET NET BOOK FUNDED
SALES EBITDA EBIT INCOME EBITDA EBIT INCOME VALUE BACKLOG
----- ------ ----- ------ ------ ----- -------- ----- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1999E 1.44x 1.12x 0.65x 0.49x 1.23x 0.84x 0.73x 1.16x 0.69x
2000P 1.22x 1.14x 0.72x 0.54x 1.41x 1.07x 0.87x 1.11x NA
</TABLE>
The results of this analysis were then analyzed against the results
contained above in the "Relative Market Value Analysis" to determine how the
contribution rates of each company compared to the value attributable to each
shareholder group. Focusing most closely on the EDO price range from $6.00 to
$10.00, and the corresponding enterprise value ratio range of 1.28x to 1.48x and
equity value ratio range of 0.88x to 0.91x, A.G. Edwards noted that the
contribution ratio ranges for 1999E and 2000P sales, adjusted EBITDA and
adjusted net income (ratios A.G. Edwards judged to be more meaningful than the
others) tended to be in-line with or, in some cases, somewhat below the relevant
value ratio ranges.
Public Company Trading Analysis
A.G. Edwards compared certain financial information of EDO and AIL with
that of the following EDO comparable companies and AIL comparable companies,
respectively. Based on lines of business and financial profile, the comparable
companies were deemed to be reasonably similar to EDO and AIL by A.G. Edwards.
The comparable companies consist of two groups of eight defense electronics and
services companies.
The EDO comparable companies included:
- Applied Signal Technology, Inc.
- Canadian Marconi Company
- Datron Systems, Inc.
- DRS Technologies, Inc.
- Dynamics Research Corporation
- Herley Industries
- Sensytech Technologies, Inc.
- Signal Technology Corporation
The AIL comparable companies included:
- Canadian Marconi Company
- Comptek Research, Inc.
- DRS Technologies, Inc.
- GRC International, Inc.
- Sensytech Technologies, Inc.
- Signal Technology Corporation
- Tech-Sym Corp.
- United Industrial Group
The financial information reviewed by A.G. Edwards included, among other
things, each company's stock price as a multiple of the last twelve months
("LTM") and First Call Corporation or I/B/E/S estimates (adjusted to reflect a
similar fiscal year end) for 1999 and 2000 unadjusted and adjusted EPS and each
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company's total market capitalization (market value of common equity plus total
debt less cash and cash equivalents) as a multiple of LTM and projected 1999 and
2000 unadjusted and adjusted sales, EBITDA and EBIT. A.G. Edwards reviewed these
multiples for EDO and for AIL at various implied valuations within the EDO price
range, and in the case of AIL based on the corresponding EDO common share price
multiplied by the exchange ratio. A.G. Edwards focused its review on the
adjusted multiples to remove any impact of the employee stock ownership plan
accounting associated with the unadjusted figures. The following table sets
forth the results of this analysis for the multiples indicated.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EDO AIL
EDO MULTIPLES AT EDO SHARE COMPARABLE AIL MULTIPLES AT EDO SHARE COMPARABLE
PRICES COMPANIES PRICES COMPANIES
--------------------------------- MEDIAN ----------------------------------- MEDIAN
$6.00 $8.00 $10.00 (RANGE) $6.00 $8.00 $10.00 (RANGE)
--------- --------- --------- ------------ --------- ---------- ---------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Sales (Adjusted) 0.4x-0.6x 0.6x-0.7x 0.7x-0.9x 0.6x 0.5x-0.5x 0.6x-0.6x 0.7x-0.7x 0.6x
(0.3x-1.4x) (0.4x-1.0x)
EBITDA (Adjusted) 3.5x-4.0x 4.4x-5.0x 5.3x-6.1x 5.6x 2.7x-4.4x 3.2x-5.2x 3.7x-6.0x 6.4x
(4.6x-6.4x) (4.6x-9.7x)
EBIT (Adjusted) 4.5x-5.1x 5.7x-6.5x 7.0x-7.9x 7.7x 4.0x-8.6x 4.7x-10.2x 5.5x-11.7x 11.4x
(6.5x-13.6x) (7.6x-14.2x)
LTM
EPS (Adjusted) 8.2x 10.9x 13.6x 14.3x 6.4x 8.5x 10.6x 17.4x
(9.9x-18.9x) (12.7x-22.8x)
1999
EPS (Adjusted) 8.2x 10.9x 13.6x 10.6x 10.2x 13.7x 17.1x 15.4x
(8.5x-16.1x) (10.3x-17.9x)
</TABLE>
A.G. Edwards observed that EDO's adjusted multiples for the most relevant
financial measures were generally below that of the median value of the EDO
comparable companies at most points in the relevant EDO price range. A.G.
Edwards also observed that the implied multiples for AIL were also generally
below that of the median value of the AIL comparable companies.
Analysis of Selected Precedent Transactions
A.G. Edwards compared publicly available financial statistics regarding 32
completed and four announced but not completed transactions since December 1994
involving the acquisition of defense equipment and services companies to the
implied values of AIL, valuing the EDO common shares to be issued in the
proposed transactions at various prices in the EDO price range and adding the
cash consideration paid for AIL stock. Transaction multiples used included the
implied aggregate transaction value (the value paid for the relevant target
company's equity on a fully diluted basis plus total debt less cash and cash
equivalents) as a multiple of LTM sales, LTM EBITDA and LTM EBIT and the implied
equity value as a multiple of LTM earnings (in the case of AIL, implied stock
price as a multiple of LTM unadjusted and adjusted EPS). For the aggregate
transaction value to sales, the precedent transaction multiples ranged from 0.3x
to 2.5x with a median of 1.1x and the AIL implied multiples ranged from 0.4x to
1.0x. For the aggregate transaction value to EBITDA, the precedent transaction
multiples ranged from 6.3x to 30.8x with a median of 10.5x and the AIL implied
multiples ranged from 2.2x to 8.4x. For the aggregate transaction value to EBIT,
the precedent transaction multiples ranged from 6.7x to 31.8x with a median of
13.4x and the AIL implied multiples ranged from 3.2x to 27.4x. For the equity
value to LTM net earnings, the precedent transaction multiples ranged from 2.5x
to 55.9x with a median of 20.8x and the AIL implied stock price as a multiple of
LTM EPS ranged from 4.3x to 16.0x (excluding the implied stock price to
unadjusted LTM EPS multiples which were not meaningful due to losses). A.G.
Edwards noted that in all cases (except certain aggregate transaction value to
EBIT multiples) the entire range of implied multiples for AIL was below the
median of the corresponding multiples paid in the precedent transactions.
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Discounted Cash Flow Analysis
A.G. Edwards performed a relative analysis of the present value of EDO's
and AIL's projected tax-adjusted operating cash flows, in each case on a
stand-alone basis, using discount rates reflecting the weighted average cost of
capital of 11.0%, 13.0%, 15.0%, 17.0% and 19.0% and terminal EBITDA multiples of
3.0x, 4.0x, 5.0x, 6.0x and 7.0x. Based on this analysis, using discount rates of
15.0%, A.G. Edwards calculated the ratio of implied AIL equity value to implied
EDO equity value across the analyzed range of terminal EBITDA multiples and
compared these ratios to the equity value ratios previously calculated. A.G.
Edwards noted that for each terminal EBITDA multiple analyzed, the implied ratio
of AIL to EDO equity value exceeded the range of equity value ratios as
determined in the "Relative Market Value Analysis." Using discount rates of 15%,
A.G. Edwards also calculated the pro forma value of EDO based on EDO's pro forma
ownership percentage of the combined equity value, as calculated by adding the
EDO and AIL stand-alone discounted cash flow equity valuations, and compared
this pro forma value to EDO's stand-alone discounted cash flow equity value. A.
G. Edwards noted that for each terminal EBITDA multiple analyzed, based on this
analysis EDO's pro forma equity value exceeded its stand-alone equity value.
Pro Forma Financial Analysis
A.G. Edwards analyzed the pro forma impact of the proposed transactions on
EDO's unadjusted and adjusted projected 2000 EPS at various common share prices
as well as for the years 1999, 2000 and 2001 assuming an EDO common share price
of $6.00 (approximating the midpoint of the then recent trading range). A.G.
Edwards assumed the proposed transactions will be treated as a purchase for
accounting purposes and disregarded the EPS impact from any one-time
restructuring or other transaction-related charges or any cost synergies
resulting from the proposed transactions. A.G. Edwards' analysis indicated that
based on the foregoing assumptions, the pro forma impact on EDO's EPS from the
proposed transactions would range from 1.7% accretion to 1.4% dilution with
respect to EDO's unadjusted 2000 EPS (with approximately no negative impact to
EPS at common share prices below $12.00 in the EDO price range) and would range
from 10.8% accretion to 0.5% dilution to EDO's adjusted 2000 EPS. A.G. Edwards'
analysis further indicated that based on an assumed EDO common share price of
$6.00 and based on the foregoing assumptions, the proposed transactions would be
dilutive on a pro forma basis by 8.4% and 7.3% to unadjusted and adjusted 1999
EPS, respectively, accretive by 0.4% and 6.3% to unadjusted and adjusted
projected 2000 EPS, respectively, and accretive by 1.0% and 6.9% to unadjusted
and adjusted projected 2001 EPS, respectively. A.G. Edwards also analyzed the
pro forma impact of the proposed transactions on EDO's EPS including certain
cost synergies as estimated by EDO management for 2000 and 2001 and noted that
achieving cost synergies would increase the estimated accretion to EDO's 2000
and 2001 EPS.
Other Considerations
In the course of preparing its opinion, A.G. Edwards considered other
information and data as well as certain qualitative factors. These factors
included, but were not limited to, the fact that the proposed transactions are
expected to increase EDO's market capitalization and, over time, increase EDO's
public float, AIL's strong heritage with the B-1B program and Universal Exciter
Upgrade Program, the fact that AIL's growth is predicated on increasing the
frequency and size of awards in its space products and radar business units,
AIL's strong reliance on improved profitability at its Dorne & Margolin business
unit and in its Universal Exciter Upgrade program and AIL's platform
concentration in certain government programs, especially its B-1B and Universal
Exciter Upgrade programs.
The foregoing summary does not purport to be a complete description of all
the analyses performed by A.G. Edwards in arriving at its opinion. The
preparation of a fairness opinion is a complex process and is not susceptible to
partial analysis or summary description. In rendering the A.G. Edwards opinion,
A.G. Edwards applied its judgment to a variety of complex analyses and
assumptions, considered the results of all of its analyses as a whole and did
not attribute any particular weight to any analysis or factor considered by it.
Furthermore, selecting any portion of its analyses, without considering all
analyses, would create an
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incomplete view of the process underlying the A.G. Edwards opinion. In
performing its analyses, A.G. Edwards made numerous assumptions with respect to
industry performance, general business and economic conditions and other
matters, many of which are beyond the control of EDO or AIL. The assumptions
made and judgments applied by A.G. Edwards in rendering its opinion are not
readily susceptible to description beyond that set forth in the written text of
the A.G. Edwards opinion itself. No company, transaction or business used in
such analyses as a comparison is identical to EDO or AIL or the proposed
transactions, nor is an evaluation of the results of such analyses entirely
mathematical; rather, such analyses involve complex considerations and judgments
concerning financial and operating characteristics and other factors that could
affect the acquisition, public trading or other values of the companies,
business segments or transactions being analyzed. Any estimates contained herein
are not necessarily indicative of future results or actual values, which may be
significantly more or less favorable than those suggested by such estimates.
A.G. Edwards does not assume responsibility if future results are different from
those projected. The analyses performed were prepared solely as part of A.G.
Edwards' analysis of the fairness of the consideration, from a financial point
of view, to the holders of EDO common shares and EDO preferred shares and were
conducted in connection with the delivery of A.G. Edwards' opinion. The analyses
do not purport to be appraisals or to reflect the prices at which EDO or AIL
might actually be sold.
A.G. Edwards, as part of its investment banking business, is regularly
engaged in the valuation of businesses and their securities in connection with
mergers and acquisitions, negotiated underwritings, competitive biddings,
secondary distributions of listed and unlisted securities, private placements
and valuations for estate, corporate and other purposes. A.G. Edwards is not
aware of any present or contemplated relationship between A.G. Edwards, EDO,
EDO's directors and officers or its shareholders, or AIL, AIL's directors and
officers or its shareholders, which in its opinion would affect its ability to
render a fair and independent opinion in this matter.
For its services in connection with the proposed transactions, A.G. Edwards
received from EDO a fee of $300,000 which was payable upon the delivery of A.G.
Edwards' opinion. EDO has agreed to reimburse A.G. Edwards for its reasonable
out-of-pocket expenses and to indemnify A.G. Edwards and its affiliates, their
respective directors, officers, agents and employees and each person, if any,
controlling A.G. Edwards or any of its affiliates against certain liabilities
and expenses, including certain liabilities under the federal securities laws,
related to A.G. Edwards' engagement.
INTERESTS OF CERTAIN PERSONS IN THE MERGER
Some of EDO's and AIL's directors and executive officers have interests in
the proposed merger that differ from your interests as EDO shareholders or AIL
common stockholders. You should be aware of these interests if you are an EDO
shareholder deciding how you will vote on the issuance of EDO common shares in
the merger or if you are an AIL common stockholder deciding whether to vote to
approve the merger. Generally, these interests relate to the rights these
individuals have to receive compensation and benefits as a result of the
negotiation and completion of the merger.
Positions at EDO for AIL directors and executives
Under the merger agreement, Messrs. Armstrong and Leach, each currently a
director of AIL, will join the EDO board of directors as soon as we complete the
merger. Also, the current EDO board of directors has adopted resolutions which
would cause Messrs. Armstrong and Leach to be nominated as directors of EDO
until 2003 and 2002, respectively, at the first EDO annual meeting after we
complete the merger (unless the resolutions are rescinded or mooted by later
resolutions).
The merger agreement also provides that as soon as we complete the merger,
Mr. Reed will become chief financial officer, vice president of finance,
treasurer and assistant secretary of EDO, and Mr. Bresnihan, currently vice
president-aerospace and defense of AIL, will become vice president of business
development of EDO.
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Also, in recognition of the increased responsibilities that Messrs. Kaplan
and Reed will bear in connection with the operations of the combined company,
the EDO compensation committee granted them 20,000 and 15,000 EDO restricted
shares, respectively, and options to purchase 30,000 and 20,000 EDO common
shares, respectively. These grants, which are subject to the completion of the
merger, will be made under EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan. In addition, the
EDO compensation committee increased Mr. Kaplan's annual salary from $235,000 to
$275,000, and Mr. Reed's salary from $205,000 to $235,000, each effective as of
the closing of the merger.
Employment agreement with James M. Smith
EDO and AIL Systems, a subsidiary of AIL, have entered into an amendment
and restatement of Mr. Smith's employment agreement with AIL Systems, which will
take effect at the completion of the merger. Mr. Smith is a director of EDO as
well as chief executive officer and a director of AIL. Under the amended and
restated agreement, Mr. Smith will become chief executive officer of EDO upon
the completion of the merger. As chief executive officer of EDO, he will be
entitled to an annual base salary of $425,000, an award of 25,000 restricted
shares and to participate in the employee benefit and compensation plans
generally made available to employees or executives at EDO. In addition,
immediately before it signed the merger agreement, AIL awarded Mr. Smith options
on shares of AIL common stock, which will convert into options for 75,000 EDO
common shares upon the completion of the merger. Mr. Smith's current agreement
(before the amendment) provides that he will receive a one-time retention bonus
equal to one year's base salary if he is still employed on the first anniversary
of the completion of the merger. EDO would also make this retention payment to
Mr. Smith (in addition to the severance described below) if EDO terminates his
employment without cause or his employment is constructively terminated due to
an adverse change in the principal terms of his employment before the first
anniversary of the completion of the merger.
If there is a termination without cause or a constructive termination
described above, Mr. Smith will also be entitled to certain termination
benefits. Mr. Smith would receive a severance benefit equal to three times his
then current base salary and the average of the annual bonuses that EDO or AIL
paid him in respect of any of the three immediately preceding years. After the
first anniversary of the completion of the merger, this severance amount will be
reduced by the amount of the one-time retention bonus. If there is a termination
without cause or a constructive termination within two years of the completion
of the merger, Mr. Smith will also be deemed to be vested in his new EDO options
and his restricted stock award. Mr. Smith's agreement also requires EDO to make
a gross-up payment if any of the amounts that he receives are subject to the
golden parachute excise tax.
Additionally, Mr. Smith has agreed to a restrictive covenant that becomes
effective after the termination of his employment. The restrictive covenant
provides that, for a period of two years following the termination of his
employment, Mr. Smith will not provide services to a competing business (without
EDO's consent) or attempt to solicit or otherwise interfere with the
relationship between EDO and its customers or employees.
Employment agreements with EDO executives
For many years, EDO has had in place for the benefit of three of its senior
executive officers agreements that would have provided severance payments to any
of those officers whose employment terminates in a qualifying termination
following a change in control, as the agreements define that term. These
payments included
- a lump sum severance payment (a "severance benefit") equal to three times
the sum of the executive's then current annual base salary and an amount
equal to that salary times an annual bonus opportunity equal to the
greater of 20% ("target percentage") and the highest percentage ("maximum
percentage") of base salary that the executive was paid as a bonus for
any of the three years immediately before the year in which the
executive's employment terminates;
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- a pro-rated bonus for the termination year based on the greater of the
target percentage and the maximum percentage; and
- a lump sum payment equal to the present value of four additional years'
service credit under EDO's employee pension plan.
The agreements also obligated EDO to make an additional payment, if required, to
compensate each executive in full for the effect of any excise tax imposed on
the severance payments, including any additional amounts to cover the income,
excise and employment taxes payable on the additional payments.
Each of Messrs. Fariello, Kaplan and Genzer was a party to a change in
control agreement with the terms that we have described above, and the merger,
if completed, would have resulted in a change in control for purposes of those
agreements. The agreements permitted Mr. Fariello and Mr. Genzer to terminate
their employment voluntarily following a change in control and receive the
available termination benefits, including the severance benefit. Mr. Kaplan's
agreement did not allow him to receive the termination benefits upon any
voluntary termination. However, because his title and position would be
materially changed after the merger, Mr. Kaplan would have been entitled to
terminate his employment for good reason and receive the available termination
benefits (although his severance benefit would have been calculated based on a
maximum bonus component equal to 20% of his annual base salary).
To assure appropriate continuity of management following the merger and to
protect EDO against any of these executives providing services to a competitor
or assisting a competitor to solicit EDO's customers or employees, EDO and each
of Messrs. Fariello, Kaplan and Genzer agreed, at the same time as the signing
of the merger agreement, to enter into employment agreements that would
supersede their change in control agreements. These new agreements will take
effect at the closing of the merger.
Messrs. Fariello, Kaplan and Genzer each agreed to forego his right to
receive the termination benefits (including the severance benefit) that would
have been available as a result of the merger. In exchange for continuing to
work for EDO for a minimum period of time after the completion of the merger,
each of the three executives will receive a one-time retention bonus in an
amount equal to the amount of severance benefits that would otherwise have been
payable upon a qualifying termination. The minimum period of continued service
for Messrs. Kaplan and Genzer is one year after the completion of the merger,
and the minimum period of service for Mr. Fariello continues until July 2, 2000.
We will defer the payment of any earned retention bonus until the recipient's
termination of employment. If EDO terminates any of the three executives'
employment without cause or constructively terminates his employment (for
instance by reducing the executive's compensation, relocating his principal
place of employment, or reducing his duties and responsibilities from those in
effect immediately after the completion of the merger) before the first
anniversary of the completion of the merger (or before July 2, 2000 in the case
of Mr. Fariello), EDO will pay that executive an amount equal to the retention
bonus. After each of the three executives has continued his employment through
the initial term of his employment agreement and earns his retention bonus, that
executive will only be entitled to the severance benefits that would generally
be payable under EDO's severance policies and practices.
Additionally, each of the three executives agreed to a restrictive covenant
that becomes effective after the termination of the executive's employment. The
restrictive covenant provides that, for a period of two years following the
termination of his employment, each executive will not provide services to a
competing business (without EDO's consent) or attempt to solicit or otherwise
interfere with the relationship between EDO and its customers or employees.
Letter agreement with Philpott, Ball & Company
The investment banking firm of Philpott, Ball & Company has entered into a
letter agreement with EDO under which the firm agrees to provide EDO with
investment banking services with respect to the evaluation and execution of the
merger. George Ball, a director of EDO, is also the chairman of Philpott Ball.
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Under the letter agreement, which was entered into on April 20, 1999, EDO
agreed to pay Philpott Ball a fee of $400,000 upon the successful closing of the
merger. EDO also agreed to pay Philpott Ball a fee of $75,000 in the event the
merger is not consummated. In addition, EDO has agreed to indemnify Philpott
Ball under certain circumstances and to reimburse Philpott Ball for its
reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred during its engagement.
CERTAIN UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE MERGER AND SALE OF
SHARES
The Merger
The following is a summary of certain United States federal income tax
consequences of the merger to an AIL common stockholder that exchanges shares of
AIL common stock for EDO common shares pursuant to the merger. This summary is
based on the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, Treasury Regulations
promulgated thereunder, administrative rulings and pronouncements and judicial
decisions as of the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus, all of which
are subject to change, possibly with retroactive effect. This summary does not
discuss all aspects of United States federal income taxation which may be
important to particular AIL common stockholders in light of their individual
circumstances, such as AIL common stockholders, if any, who are subject to
special tax rules (for instance, insurance companies, tax-exempt organizations,
employee stock ownership plans, financial institutions and broker-dealers), who
do not hold shares of AIL common stock as a capital asset, who, in connection
with the merger, receive shares of AIL common stock pursuant to the exercise of
employee stock options or otherwise as compensation, who are non-United States
persons, or who hold shares of AIL common stock as part of a "straddle,"
"hedge," or conversion transaction, all of whom may be subject to special rules
not discussed below. In addition, this summary does not address any state, local
or foreign tax law effects of the merger. AIL COMMON STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO
CONSULT THEIR TAX ADVISERS REGARDING THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
INCOME AND OTHER TAX CONSIDERATIONS OF THE MERGER.
Completion of the merger is conditioned upon the receipt by AIL of an
opinion from Kleinberg, Kaplan, Wolff & Cohen, P.C., counsel to AIL, and by EDO
of an opinion from Debevoise & Plimpton, counsel to EDO, each dated as of the
closing date of the merger, to the effect that the merger will qualify as a
"reorganization" within the meaning of Section 368(a)(2)(D) of the Internal
Revenue Code for United States federal income tax purposes. These opinions of
counsel will be based on certain representations as to factual matters made by
EDO and AIL. Such representations, if incorrect in certain material respects,
could jeopardize the conclusions reached in the opinions. Neither EDO nor AIL is
currently aware of any facts or circumstances which would cause any such
representations to be made to counsel to be untrue or incorrect in any material
respect. An opinion of counsel is not binding on the Internal Revenue Service or
the courts.
An AIL common stockholder other than an AIL common stockholder who sells
shares of AIL common stock for cash, or who exercises appraisal rights, will not
recognize any income, gain or loss as a result of the receipt of EDO common
shares pursuant to the merger, except to the extent of any cash received in lieu
of fractional EDO common shares. An AIL common stockholder's tax basis for the
EDO common shares received pursuant to the merger, including any fractional
share interest in EDO common stock for which cash is received, will equal such
AIL common stockholder's tax basis in the shares of AIL common stock exchanged
therefor. An AIL common stockholder's holding period for the EDO common shares
received pursuant to the merger will include the holding period of the shares of
AIL common stock surrendered in exchange therefor. An AIL common stockholder
that receives cash in lieu of a fractional share interest in EDO common shares
pursuant to the merger will be treated as having received such cash in exchange
for such fractional share interest and generally will recognize capital gain or
loss on such exchange in an amount equal to the difference between the amount of
cash received and the basis of the AIL common stock allocable to such fractional
share.
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Sale of Shares
In connection with the merger, some members of AIL's senior management have
agreed to sell a portion of their AIL common stock for cash, in addition to
exchanging a portion of their shares of AIL common stock for EDO common shares
pursuant to the merger. Those members of AIL senior management will be treated
as if they exchanged all of their shares of AIL common stock for a combination
of the cash sales proceeds and EDO common shares in connection with the merger.
The amount of gain, if any, recognized must be computed separately with respect
to each "block" of AIL common stock surrendered by AIL senior management in the
merger. With respect to each block, gain will be recognized in an amount equal
to the lesser of (i) the amount of gain realized (i.e., the excess of the amount
of cash and fair market value of the EDO common shares received that is
allocable to such block over the tax basis of such block) and (ii) the amount of
cash received that is allocable to such block. For purposes of such calculation,
the aggregate amount of cash and EDO common shares received by a member of AIL
senior management will be allocated proportionally among the shares of AIL
common stock surrendered in exchange therefor pursuant to the merger. Shares of
the same class of AIL common stock that were acquired at the same time in a
single transaction will be considered a separate "block." Except as described
below under "-- Additional Considerations," any gain recognized will be capital
gain and will be long-term capital gain if the holding period of the shares of
AIL common stock surrendered in the merger is more than one year as of the
closing date. For non-corporate stockholders, long-term capital gain is
generally subject to a maximum United States Federal income tax rate of 20% in
respect of property held for more than one year.
The aggregate tax basis of the EDO common shares received by a member of
AIL senior management will be the same as the aggregate tax basis of the shares
of AIL common stock surrendered in exchange therefor pursuant to the merger,
decreased by the total amount of cash received and increased by the amount of
gain recognized. The holding period of the EDO common shares will include the
holding period of the shares of AIL common stock surrendered in exchange
therefor.
Additional Considerations
Unless the requirements of Section 302 of the Internal Revenue Code are
satisfied, any gain recognized by a member of AIL senior management on receipt
of the cash consideration for his or her shares of AIL common stock or upon
receipt of cash in lieu of a fractional interest in EDO common shares could be
treated as dividend income rather than capital gain. Receipt of the cash
contribution or cash in lieu of a fractional interest in EDO common shares by a
member of AIL senior management will satisfy the requirements under Section 302
if it either (i) is "not essentially equivalent to a dividend" or (ii) has the
effect of a "substantially disproportionate" redemption of EDO's common shares.
In order to determine whether those requirements are satisfied concerning the
receipt of cash consideration, a member of AIL senior management is treated as
receiving solely EDO common shares in the merger (instead of the combination of
EDO common shares and cash actually received) and then receiving the cash from
EDO in a hypothetical redemption of a proportionate amount of those shares. A
member of AIL's senior management that receives cash in lieu of a fractional
interest in EDO common shares pursuant to the merger will also be treated as
having received such cash in a hypothetical redemption of such fractional
interest. Whether either such hypothetical redemption of EDO common shares is
"not essentially equivalent to a dividend" depends on the individual facts and
circumstances of each member of AIL senior management but in any event must
result in a meaningful reduction of a stockholder's proportionate stock interest
in EDO. Generally, in the case of an AIL stockholder whose stock interest in EDO
(relative to the total number of EDO common shares outstanding) is minimal, and
who exercises no control over the affairs of EDO, any actual reduction in
proportionate interest as a result of the hypothetical redemption of EDO common
shares will be treated as "meaningful." Alternatively, the hypothetical
redemption of EDO common shares will be "substantially disproportionate" if the
ratio which the EDO common shares owned by a member of AIL senior management
after the hypothetical redemption bears to all of the EDO common shares at such
time is less than 80% of the ratio which the EDO common shares which such member
of AIL senior management is treated as owning after the merger but before the
hypothetical redemption bears to all of the EDO common shares at such time. If
the receipt of cash is treated
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as having the effect of a dividend, only the portion of the recognized gain that
is not in excess of the stockholder's ratable share of accumulated earnings and
profits will be taxable as a dividend.
In applying the foregoing tests, there must be taken into account not only
actual ownership of stock but also stock constructively owned by a stockholder
by reason of certain attribution rules under Section 318 of the Internal Revenue
Code. Under these rules, a stockholder is treated as owning the stock owned by
certain family members, stock subject to an option to acquire such stock, stock
owned by certain estates and trusts of which the stockholder is a beneficiary,
and stock owned by certain affiliated entities. Because these rules may apply
differently depending on each holder's particular circumstances, each member of
AIL's senior management is urged to contact his or her own tax advisor with
respect to the application of these rules in light of each holder's particular
circumstances.
Dissenting AIL common stockholders
An AIL common stockholder that receives solely cash in exchange for such
stock in the merger pursuant to the exercise of appraisal rights under Delaware
law will generally recognize capital gain or loss at the time of the completion
of the merger equal to the difference between the tax basis of the shares of AIL
common stock surrendered and the amount of the cash received therefor. Such
capital gain or loss will constitute long-term capital gain or loss if such
shares of AIL common stock have been held for more than one year at the time of
the completion of the merger. Generally, capital gain on assets held by
individuals for more than one year will be subject to Federal income tax at a
rate not to exceed 20%.
Taxation of the Escrowed Shares
Fifteen percent of the aggregate EDO common shares to be received by each
AIL common stockholder (other than the trustee of the AIL employee stock
ownership plan and the AIL non-senior management stockholders for whom the
percentage of shares to be deposited in escrow will be determined on a sliding
scale that is dependent on the market price of EDO common shares) in the merger
will be held in escrow to satisfy claims of indemnity, if any, by EDO, EDO
Acquisition III or any of their respective affiliates, employees, stockholders,
directors, advisors and representatives, subject to limitations set forth in the
merger agreement and the escrow agreement. Each former AIL common stockholder
will likely be treated for Federal income tax purposes as the owner of the
escrowed portion of such AIL common stockholder's merger consideration. A former
AIL common stockholder recognizes no gain or loss on the return of such EDO
common shares to the former AIL common stockholders upon the termination of the
escrow, although the matter is not free from doubt.
If the escrow agent is required to pay, on behalf of AIL common
stockholders, escrowed shares to EDO to indemnify EDO, EDO Acquisition III or
any of their respective affiliates, employees, stockholders, directors, advisors
and representatives, an AIL common stockholder will recognize gain or loss equal
to the difference between the fair market value of such AIL common stockholder's
portion of the escrowed shares paid to EDO and such AIL stockholder's tax basis
in the escrowed shares. Each AIL common stockholder will increase the tax basis
in his, her or its remaining EDO common shares, if any, by an amount equal to
the fair market value of such AIL stockholder's portion of the escrowed shares
paid over to EDO. If such AIL common stockholder holds no EDO common shares at
the time that such escrowed shares are paid to EDO, then such AIL common
stockholder should be entitled to a net loss equal to his remaining basis in
such escrowed shares. Such loss would generally be a capital loss.
ACCOUNTING TREATMENT OF THE MERGER
The merger will be accounted for as a purchase transaction for financial
accounting purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Under this method of accounting, EDO will allocate the value of the common
shares it is issuing, including stock options, and cash paid in the merger to
the fair value of the net assets it acquires, with the excess, if any, being
allocated to goodwill. The purchase
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price allocation is subject to revision when EDO obtains additional information
concerning asset and liability valuations.
UNITED STATES FEDERAL SECURITIES LAW CONSEQUENCES
If we complete the merger, we will have registered under the Securities Act
the EDO common shares issued to AIL common stockholders in the merger. AIL
common stockholders not deemed to be affiliates, as that term is defined under
the Securities Act, of AIL or EDO, may trade their EDO common shares freely and
without restriction. Generally, you are an affiliate of AIL or EDO if you
control AIL or EDO, are controlled by AIL or EDO or are controlled by a person
or entity that controls, is controlled by or is under common control with AIL or
EDO. Any subsequent transfer of EDO common shares by any person who is an
affiliate of AIL at the time the merger is submitted for vote of the AIL common
stockholders will, under existing law, require:
- the further registration under the Securities Act of the EDO common
shares to be transferred; or
- compliance with Rule 145 or Rule 144 under the Securities Act, which
permits limited public sales under certain limited circumstances; or
- the availability of another exemption from registration.
We expect that these restrictions apply to the directors and executive
officers of AIL. The same restrictions apply to certain relatives or the spouse
of those persons and any trusts, estates, corporations or other entities in
which those persons have a 10% or greater beneficial or equity interest. EDO
will give stop transfer instructions to the transfer agent covering any
certificates for EDO common shares these persons receive, and the transfer agent
will appropriately legend these certificates. AIL has agreed in the merger
agreement to use its reasonable best efforts to obtain from each person who may
be an affiliate of AIL for purposes of Rule 145 under the Securities Act a
written agreement intended to ensure compliance with the Securities Act.
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS; NOVATION
AIL's wholly-owned subsidiary, AIL Systems Inc., is a party to numerous
contracts with the United States government and its agencies. AIL believes that
these contracts will not have to be novated as a result of the merger since AIL
Systems will retain its corporate identity and continue to control its assets
and perform under its government contracts following the merger.
REGULATORY APPROVALS REQUIRED BEFORE THE MERGER CAN BE COMPLETED
The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission may review the
merger to determine whether it complies with applicable antitrust laws. Under
the provisions of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, we
may not complete the merger until EDO and AIL furnish information to the
Department of Justice and the FTC and the specified waiting period requirements
of the HSR Act have been satisfied. We filed the required notification and
report and received notice of early termination of the applicable waiting
period.
EDO and AIL each conduct operations in foreign countries where regulatory
filings may be required as a result of the merger. EDO and AIL will make filings
as they determine are necessary or appropriate.
EDO and AIL are aware of no other material governmental or regulatory
approvals required for completion of the merger, other than compliance with the
federal and state securities laws.
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APPRAISAL RIGHTS
AIL common stockholders are entitled to appraisal rights under Section 262
of Delaware law ("Section 262") as to shares of AIL common stock that they own.
Participants in the AIL employee stock ownership plan, however, may not object
to the merger and demand to be paid the fair value of the AIL common stock
allocated to their accounts under the plan. However, the trustee of the AIL
employee stock ownership plan may object to the merger and exercise its
appraisal rights on behalf of the participants. We have set forth below a
summary description of Section 262, which is reprinted in its entirety as Annex
B to this document. All references in Section 262 and in this summary to a
"stockholder" are to the record holder of the shares of AIL common stock. A
person having a beneficial interest in shares of AIL common stock that are held
of record in the name of another person must act promptly to cause the
stockholder to follow the steps summarized below properly and in a timely manner
to perfect whatever appraisal rights the beneficial owner may have.
You should review this summary and Annex B carefully if you are an AIL
common stockholder who wishes to exercise statutory appraisal rights or who
wishes to preserve the right to do so. Failure to comply strictly with the
procedures set forth in this document and in Annex B will result in the loss of
appraisal rights.
In accordance with Section 262, any AIL common stockholder may, before the
vote at the AIL meeting upon the proposal to approve and adopt the merger
agreement, demand in writing from AIL the appraisal of the fair value of the
stockholder's shares of AIL common stock. The demand must reasonably inform AIL
of the identity of the AIL common stockholder and that the AIL stockholder
intends to demand the appraisal of the AIL stockholder's shares of AIL common
stock. In order to be entitled to appraisal rights with respect to any shares of
AIL common stock, a stockholder must:
- be the record holder of the shares of AIL common stock on the date of the
demand;
- continuously hold the shares of AIL common stock through the effective
time of the merger;
- properly demand an appraisal as described in this section; and
- not vote in favor of the proposal to approve the merger and adopt the
merger agreement.
An AIL stockholder who elects to exercise appraisal rights must mail or
deliver a written demand to:
AIL Technologies Inc.
455 Commack Road
Deer Park, New York 11729-4591
Attention: Corporate Secretary
A vote against the merger or a failure to vote for the merger will not by
itself constitute notice of an AIL common stockholder's election to exercise
appraisal rights.
Any AIL common stockholder, other than a record owner who is acting as a
nominee holder for more than one beneficial owner, seeking to exercise appraisal
rights for a portion, but not all, of the AIL common stockholder's shares of AIL
common stock should consult with legal counsel before taking action. AIL
believes that Delaware law has not clearly addressed the ability of an AIL
common stockholder to exercise appraisal rights with respect to a portion, but
not all, of an AIL common stockholder's shares of AIL common stock. Should an
AIL common stockholder, other than a record owner who is acting as a nominee
holder for more than one beneficial owner, seek to exercise appraisal rights
with respect to a portion, but not all, of the AIL common stockholder's shares
of AIL common stock, AIL presently intends to assert that by doing so the AIL
common stockholder has waived appraisal rights. AIL common stockholders should
be aware that a Delaware court may find that the AIL common stockholder has so
waived the AIL common stockholder's appraisal rights.
A demand for appraisal must be executed by or for the AIL common
stockholder of record as the AIL common stockholder's name appears on the
certificate or certificates representing his or her shares of AIL
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common stock. If the shares of AIL common stock are owned of record in a
fiduciary capacity, such as by a trustee, guardian, or custodian, the demand
must be executed by the fiduciary. If the shares of AIL common stock are owned
of record by more than one person, as in a joint tenancy or tenancy in common,
the demand must be executed by all joint owners. An authorized agent, including
an agent for two or more joint owners, may execute the demand for appraisal for
an AIL common stockholder of record; however, the agent must identify the record
owner and expressly disclose the fact that, in exercising the demand, he or she
is acting as agent for the record owner. A stockholder who holds shares of AIL
common stock as a nominee for others may exercise appraisal rights with respect
to the shares of AIL common stock held for all or less than all beneficial
owners for which it holds shares of AIL common stock. Where the number of shares
of AIL common stock is not expressly stated, the demand will be presumed to
cover all shares outstanding in the name of such stockholder. Beneficial owners
who are not record owners and who intend to exercise appraisal rights should
instruct the record owner to comply strictly with the statutory requirements
with respect to the exercise of appraisal rights.
From and after the effective time of the merger, no AIL common stockholder
who has duly demanded appraisal in compliance with Section 262 will be entitled
to vote the shares of AIL common stock subject to the demand for any purpose or
to receive payment of dividends or other distributions on the shares of AIL
common stock, except for dividends or distributions payable to AIL common
stockholders of record at a date prior to the effective time.
At any time within 60 days after the effective time of the merger, any AIL
common stockholder shall have the right to withdraw his or her demand for
appraisal and to accept the terms offered in the merger agreement; after this
period, an AIL common stockholder may withdraw his or her demand for appraisal
only with the consent of EDO Acquisition III (which will be renamed "AIL
Technologies Inc." at the time we complete the merger), as the surviving
corporation of the merger. In the event of any such withdrawal, the right of the
withdrawing stockholder to an appraisal of his or her shares of common stock
will cease. If an appraisal petition has already been filed (as described in the
next paragraph), the permission of the Delaware Court of Chancery will also be
required for such withdrawal.
Within 120 days after the effective time of the merger, either AIL
Technologies Inc., as the surviving corporation of the merger, or any AIL common
stockholder who has complied with the required conditions of Section 262 may
file a petition in the Delaware Court of Chancery demanding a determination of
the fair value of the shares of the dissenting AIL common stockholders. If a
petition for an appraisal is timely filed, after a hearing on the petition, the
Court of Chancery will determine which AIL common stockholders are entitled to
appraisal rights and will appraise the shares formerly owned by these AIL common
stockholders, determining the fair value of their shares, exclusive of any
element of value arising from the accomplishment or expectation of the merger,
together with a fair rate of interest, if any, to be paid upon the amount
determined to be the fair value. In determining the fair value, the Court of
Chancery is to take into account all relevant factors.
AIL Technologies Inc. will give notice of the effective date of the merger
to each AIL common stockholder who properly filed a timely written demand for
appraisal and who did not vote for the merger.
The cost of the appraisal proceeding may be determined by the Court of
Chancery and taxed against the parties as the Court of Chancery deems equitable
under the circumstances. Upon application of a dissenting AIL stockholder, the
Court of Chancery may order that all or a portion of the expenses incurred by
any dissenting AIL common stockholder in connection with the appraisal
proceeding, including without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and the
fees and expenses of experts, be charged pro rata against the value of all
shares entitled to appraisal.
If no petition for appraisal is filed with the Court of Chancery within 120
days after the effective time of the merger, AIL common stockholders' rights to
appraisal shall be lost. Thereafter, AIL common stockholders shall only be
entitled to receive EDO common shares pursuant to the merger agreement upon
valid surrender of the certificates that formerly represented their shares of
AIL common stock. Since neither AIL nor EDO has an obligation to file a
petition, and neither has any present intention to do so, any stockholder who
desires a petition to be filed is advised to file it on a timely basis.
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THE EXCHANGE RATIO AND ITS EFFECT
ON AIL SECURITIES AND STOCK OPTION PLANS
GENERAL
The merger agreement provides that following the approval of the merger
agreement by the AIL common stockholders and the approval of the issuance of EDO
common shares by the EDO shareholders, and the satisfaction or waiver of all
other conditions to the merger, AIL will merge into EDO Acquisition III. As a
result of the merger, the separate existence of AIL will cease. EDO Acquisition
III will be the surviving corporation of the merger but will change its name to
"AIL Technologies Inc." immediately following the merger. It will remain a
wholly-owned subsidiary of EDO. The former holders of shares of AIL common stock
who participate in the merger will receive EDO common shares and become
shareholders of EDO.
THE EXCHANGE RATIO
If we complete the merger, each issued and outstanding share of AIL common
stock (other than dissenting shares and shares owned by EDO or held in AIL's
treasury) will convert into the right to receive a number of EDO common shares
determined by dividing the 6,553,229 EDO common shares to be issued in the
merger by the number of outstanding shares of AIL common stock that are not held
by EDO as of the closing of the merger. Based on the number of outstanding
shares of AIL common stock on the day before we mailed this joint proxy
statement/prospectus, this number, the exchange ratio, would be 1.29. In the
merger, EDO will cancel all shares of AIL common stock held in AIL's treasury
and all shares of AIL common stock owned by EDO.
FRACTIONAL SHARES
No fractional EDO common shares will be issued in the merger. Instead, EDO
will pay cash in lieu of fractional shares. The amount of cash will equal the
applicable fraction of an EDO common share multiplied by the closing price for
an EDO common share on the date we complete the merger (as reported on the New
York Stock Exchange Composite Transactions Tape).
TREATMENT OF AIL OPTIONS
At the effective time, each outstanding option to purchase shares of AIL
common stock, regardless of whether it is exercisable, will automatically
convert into an option (issued under EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan) to
purchase EDO common shares. The number and exercise price of EDO common shares
underlying each EDO option to be issued to former AIL option holders will be
calculated as follows:
Number of EDO common shares:
The number of EDO common shares to be subject to each newly issued EDO
option will equal the product of the number of shares of AIL common stock that
were subject to the converted AIL option and the exchange ratio.
Any fractional EDO common shares resulting from the application of this
conversion formula will be rounded down to the nearest share and, except with
respect to any options which are intended to qualify as incentive stock options,
EDO will pay an amount in cash to the holder of the converted AIL option equal
to the fair market value immediately before we complete the merger of the
fractional share (calculated on the basis of the average of the closing prices
per EDO common share as reported on the New York Stock Exchange Composite
Transactions Tape on each of the five consecutive trading days ending on (and
including) the trading day immediately before we complete the merger).
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Exercise Price:
The exercise price per EDO common share under each newly issued EDO option
will be equal to the aggregate exercise price of the converted AIL option
divided by the total number of full EDO common shares subject to the newly
issued EDO option (as calculated above), rounded up to the nearest cent.
The duration and other terms of the newly issued EDO options will be the
same as those of the converted AIL options.
STOCK EXCHANGE LISTING
It is a condition to the completion of the merger that the EDO common
shares to be issued in the merger and into which the shares of AIL common stock
are convertible be authorized for listing on the New York Stock Exchange,
subject to official notice of issuance. EDO will file a listing application with
the New York Stock Exchange.
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THE MERGER AGREEMENT
The following section describes certain provisions of the merger agreement.
This description is not intended to be complete and is qualified in its entirety
by the full text of the merger agreement which is attached as Annex A to this
document. In addition, important information about the merger agreement and the
merger is provided in the previous sections entitled "The Merger" and "The
Exchange Ratio and Its Effect on AIL Securities and Stock Option Plans" and the
following section entitled "Related Agreements and Transactions."
GENERAL
The merger agreement provides for the acquisition of AIL by EDO through the
merger of AIL with and into EDO Acquisition III (a wholly-owned subsidiary of
EDO). After the merger, AIL will disappear and EDO Acquisition III will continue
as the surviving corporation and be a wholly-owned direct subsidiary of EDO. The
merger agreement also provides that on the day we complete the merger, we will
change the name of EDO Acquisition III to "AIL Technologies Inc."
We will complete the merger if (i) the EDO shareholders approve the
issuance of EDO common shares in the merger, (ii) the AIL common stockholders
adopt the merger proposal and (iii) the other conditions set forth in the merger
agreement are satisfied or waived. The closing of the merger will take place on
a date to be specified by the parties which will be no later than the second
business day after satisfaction or waiver of all conditions in the merger
agreement.
Immediately before we complete the merger, EDO will acquire 754,598 shares
of AIL common stock and 5,873 shares of AIL preferred stock from Defense Systems
for an aggregate purchase price payable in cash of $11,438,160 and 225,000
shares of AIL common stock directly from members of AIL's senior management for
an aggregate purchase price payable in cash equal to the product of (i) 225,000,
(ii) the exchange ratio in the merger and (iii) the average of the closing
prices for EDO common shares as reported on the New York Stock Exchange
Composite transactions tape on each of the five consecutive New York Stock
Exchange trading days ending on (and including) the trading day immediately
prior to the closing date of the merger. We describe the material terms of the
Defense Systems agreement and the management agreement which govern these cash
purchases in "Related Agreements and Transactions -- Defense Systems Agreement,"
beginning on page 79, and "Related Agreements and Transactions -- Management
Agreement," beginning on page 80.
In the merger, each share of AIL common stock other than shares of AIL
common stock held by EDO or its subsidiaries, held in AIL's treasury or by its
subsidiaries or held by dissenting AIL common stockholders) will convert into
the right to receive a number of EDO common shares equal to the exchange ratio.
EDO will issue an aggregate of 6,553,229 EDO common shares in the merger. The
exchange ratio will equal 6,553,229 divided by the number of shares of AIL
common stock issued and outstanding and not held by EDO on the day we complete
the merger. If the number of shares of AIL common stock outstanding as of the
effective time were the same as the number of shares of AIL common stock
outstanding as of today, the exchange ratio would be equal to approximately
1.29, and each share of AIL common stock would convert as a result of the merger
into 1.29 EDO common shares.
In the merger, EDO will cancel, for no consideration, all shares of AIL
common stock held by EDO or held by AIL in its treasury. The shares of AIL
common stock held by any person who dissents under Delaware law will not convert
into the right to receive EDO common shares but will become the right to receive
such consideration as may be determined to be due to such dissenting AIL
stockholder pursuant to the laws of the State of Delaware. See "The
Merger -- Appraisal Rights" beginning on page 60.
At the effective time, each outstanding option to purchase shares of AIL
common stock, regardless whether exercisable, will be automatically converted
into an option to purchase EDO common shares. The
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number and exercise price of EDO common shares underlying each EDO option to be
issued to former AIL option holders will be calculated as follows:
Number of EDO common shares:
The number of EDO common shares to be subject to each newly issued EDO
option will equal the product of the number of shares of AIL common stock that
were subject to the converted AIL option and the exchange ratio.
Any fractional EDO common shares resulting from the application of this
conversion formula will be rounded down to the nearest share and, except with
respect to any options which are intended to qualify as incentive stock options,
EDO will pay cash to the holder of the converted AIL option equal to the fair
market value immediately prior to the effective time of the merger of the
fractional share (calculated on the basis of the average of the closing prices
per EDO common share as reported on the New York Stock Exchange Composite
Transactions Tape on each of the five consecutive trading days ending on (and
including) the trading day immediately prior to the closing of the merger).
Exercise Price:
The exercise price per EDO common share under each newly issued EDO option
will be equal to the aggregate exercise price of the converted AIL option
divided by the total number of full EDO common shares subject to the newly
issued EDO option (as calculated above), rounded up to the nearest cent.
The duration and other terms of the newly issued EDO options will be the
same as those of the converted AIL options.
ESCROW
Under the merger agreement, EDO will not immediately pay all of the
aggregate merger consideration to the AIL common stockholders who participate in
the merger following the completion of the merger. Instead, an amount, which
will be (i) between 5% and 15% (depending on the identity of the AIL stockholder
and the market price of the EDO common shares on the day immediately preceding
the closing date of the merger) of the EDO common shares to be issued in the
merger will be deposited in escrow and (ii) all dividends and other
distributions or cash in lieu of fractional EDO common shares. The portion of
the merger consideration deposited in escrow will secure AIL's and the AIL
common stockholders' indemnification obligations. See "The Merger
Agreement -- Indemnification" beginning on page 73. We summarize the terms of
the escrow agreement, which EDO, the AIL common stockholders' representative and
the escrow agent will sign before the effective time in the section entitled
"Related Agreements and Transactions -- Escrow Agreement" beginning on page 82.
All AIL common stockholders other than the AIL employee stock ownership
plan and the members of AIL's non-senior management listed below will have 15%
of the EDO common shares that they are entitled to in the merger deposited in
escrow.
The AIL employee stock ownership plan and the members of AIL's non-senior
management listed below will have the following percentages of the EDO common
shares that they are entitled to receive in the merger deposited in escrow. The
applicable escrow percentage will depend upon the market price of EDO's common
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shares on the last New York Stock Exchange trading day immediately preceding the
closing date of the merger. The following chart sets forth the grid of escrow
percentages:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
If the closing price per EDO Then the following percentage of the
common share as reported on merger consideration otherwise
The New York Stock Exchange payable to the trustee and some
Composite Transactions Tape members of AIL's non-senior
on the date we complete the merger is: management will be placed in escrow:
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<S> <C>
$6.25 or greater 13%
$6.00 - $6.24 9%
$5.75 - $5.99 7%
Less than $5.75 5%
</TABLE>
Listed below are the names of the members of AIL's non-senior management as
to whom the escrow percentages set forth in the chart above will apply:
Ted Caccia
Anthony Domenick
Michael DuBritz
Charles Fraime
Robert Lukachinski
Peter McVeigh
Henry Packowski
Michael Papa
Frank Parini
Ruby Pritchard
Louis Schmidt
Karl Sygall
Oliva Living Trust
Thomas Volz
In a letter addressed to the EDO board of directors, the trustee of the AIL
employee stock ownership plan agreed that, assuming the circumstances that it
knew and understood to be prevailing on January 2, 2000 are prevailing at the
time of the AIL meeting, it would vote, subject to its fiduciary duties, (i) all
of the allocated shares held in the AIL employee stock ownership plan as to
which voting instructions are received in accordance with the voting
instructions and (ii) the unallocated shares held in the AIL employee stock
ownership plan and the allocated shares for which no instructions are received
in favor of the merger in the same proportion as the allocated shares were voted
by participants of the AIL employee stock ownership plan. The circumstances that
the trustee knew to be prevailing on January 2, 2000 include the market price of
EDO common shares on that date and its valuation of AIL. For further details,
see "Related Agreements and Transactions -- Letter from the Trustee of the AIL
Employee Stock Ownership Plan" beginning on page 84.
EXCHANGE OF STOCK CERTIFICATES
As soon as practicable after the completion of the merger, EDO will deposit
into the exchange fund held by the exchange agent at least 85% of the merger
consideration, plus additional cash for any dividends and other amounts
distributed (including cash in lieu of fractional EDO common shares) after the
effective date but before the surrender of the stock certificates.
To receive the merger consideration the holder of the stock certificate
must first deliver to the exchange agent the stock certificates with the letter
of transmittal that will be distributed to the AIL common stockholders once the
merger is completed. The holder of such certificate is entitled to receive in
exchange for the AIL common stock certificates representing that number of EDO
common shares which such holder has the right to receive, dividends and other
distributions (including cash in lieu of fractional EDO common shares). Any EDO
common shares that the holder is entitled to receive in respect of shares of AIL
common
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stock that are pledged to secure loans from AIL will be delivered into pledge,
or if the EDO common shares are deposited into the escrow account, they will be
delivered into pledge upon release from the escrow account, to the extent the
pledgee is entitled to them.
In case of a lost, stolen or destroyed stock certificate, the AIL common
stockholder may submit an affidavit of that fact in lieu of surrendering the
certificate itself. EDO may condition the receipt of merger consideration in the
case of a lost certificate on the posting of a bond as indemnity against any
claim made with respect to that stock certificate.
NO FRACTIONAL SHARES
If an AIL common stockholder receives a number of EDO common shares that
includes a fraction of an EDO common share, the AIL common stockholder will
receive the value of the fractional share in cash instead of receiving a
fraction of an EDO common share. No interest will be paid or accrued on any cash
payable upon the surrender of the certificates, no distribution or dividend of
EDO will be paid in connection with such fractional share, and such fractional
share interests will not entitle the owner thereof to vote or to any rights of
an EDO shareholder.
TRANSFER TAXES
If the person that is the registered holder of AIL stock certificates would
like his, her or its merger consideration paid or issued to someone else, the
registered holder of the stock certificates must endorse the AIL stock
certificates owned by him, her or it or the stock certificates must be otherwise
in proper form for transfer and ensure that the person receiving the merger
consideration has paid all transfer and other taxes required by reason of
issuance or payment to such other person or otherwise establish to the
reasonable satisfaction of the surviving corporation of the merger that all
transfer and other taxes have been paid or are not applicable.
INVESTMENT AND TERMINATION OF THE EXCHANGE FUND
The exchange agent will invest all cash held in the exchange fund as EDO
directs. EDO will receive any interest or other income accruing from such
investments remaining in the exchange fund after payment of all of its exchange
obligations.
ADJUSTMENT
If at any time before we complete the merger there is any change in the
outstanding shares of AIL or EDO as a result of a reclassification, stock split
(including a reverse split), stock dividend or distribution, recapitalization,
merger, subdivision, issuer tender or exchange offer, or other similar
transaction, we will equitably adjust the merger consideration.
TAX TREATMENT
EDO and AIL have agreed to use their reasonable best efforts to cause the
merger to qualify as a reorganization under Section 368(a)(2)(D) of the Internal
Revenue Code.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
The merger agreement contains customary representations and warranties of
each party to the other. Both parties' representations and warranties are
substantially the same and relate to, among other things:
- the corporate power and authorization to enter into the merger agreement
(subject to shareholder approval) and the execution, delivery,
performance and enforceability of the merger agreement;
- capitalization;
- corporate status, organization, qualification to do business and
organizational documents;
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- accuracy of financial statements;
- the absence of undisclosed liabilities;
- the conduct of the business in the ordinary course and absence of any
event or occurrence that would have a material adverse effect on the
business, results, operations, prospects or financial condition of each
party;
- the accuracy and timely filing of tax returns;
- ownership of the assets;
- matters relating to the real estate owned and leased by each party;
- material contracts (disclosure, enforceability and government contracts);
- ownership and use of computer software and intellectual property;
- pending or threatened litigation;
- compliance with applicable laws (including environmental laws) and
instruments, governmental approvals and consents;
- matters relating to employee benefit plans and other employment and labor
relation matters;
- product and service warranties;
- employment of brokers or finders; and
- accuracy of information supplied by each party for inclusion in this
joint proxy statement/prospectus.
AIL also represented and warranted as to an amendment to the AIL employee
stock ownership plan. EDO also represented and warranted as to EDO's filings
with the SEC.
Under the merger agreement, the representations and warranties of both EDO
and AIL will survive the completion of the merger until the earlier of (i) the
date of the acceptance by EDO's audit committee of the audit of the consolidated
financial statements of EDO for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2000, and
(ii) June 30, 2001.
COVENANTS OF EDO AND AIL
Conduct of Business
In the merger agreement, unless the other party consents in writing, EDO
and AIL have each agreed to, and have each agreed to cause each of its
subsidiaries to:
- carry on its business in the ordinary course of business consistent with
past practice and use reasonable best efforts to preserve intact its
present business organization;
- use reasonable best efforts to keep available the services of its present
officers and significant employees, and preserve its relationships with
customers, suppliers and others having business dealings with it;
- maintain all of the tangible assets and all other tangible properties and
assets owned, leased, occupied, operated or used by it in good repair,
working order and operating condition;
- use reasonable best efforts to keep in full force and effect insurance
comparable in amount and scope of coverage to insurance it now carries;
- pay accounts payable and other obligations, when they become due and
payable, in the ordinary course of business;
- perform in all material respects all of its obligations under any
material agreements or other instruments relating to or affecting any of
its properties and assets;
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- maintain its books of account and records in the usual, regular and
ordinary manner consistent with past policies and practice;
- comply in all material respects with all laws applicable to it or any of
its properties, assets or business;
- use reasonable best efforts to maintain AIL and EDO and their respective
subsidiaries in good standing in their respective states of incorporation
and in the jurisdictions in which they are qualified to do business as a
foreign corporation and to maintain all governmental approvals and other
consents necessary for the businesses;
- promptly advise the other party in writing of any material adverse event,
occurrence, fact, condition, change, development or effect; and
- conduct all tax affairs in the ordinary course of business, in
substantially the same manner as previously conducted.
EDO and AIL have each also agreed that, unless the other party consents in
writing, it will not, and it will not cause any of its subsidiaries to:
- other than regular dividends on the EDO preferred shares and the shares
of AIL preferred stock and other than the regular quarterly dividend of
$0.03 per EDO common share, declare dividends or distributions on, or
redeem or repurchase any shares of, any class of its capital stock,
increase or enter into any obligations with respect to indebtedness, pay
any material bonuses or salary advances, or make any other cash payments
or year-end bonuses other than in the ordinary course of business;
- make capital expenditures in excess of $500,000 in any case or $2,000,000
in the aggregate, provided that both EDO and AIL may borrow under its
current revolving line of credit and EDO may redeem or repurchase any of
the EDO convertible debentures to satisfy any current sinking fund
requirement related to the EDO convertible debentures;
- transfer or assign any of its assets, or subject any of its assets to any
lien;
- enter into or assume any contract other than in the ordinary course of
business consistent with past practice;
- compromise, settle, grant any waiver or release relating to or otherwise
adjust any litigation in excess of $100,000;
- amend its organizational documents;
- except as otherwise permitted in the merger agreement, merge or
consolidate with, or purchase substantially all of the assets of, or
otherwise acquire, any business, business organization or division, or
any other person, and not effect any type of recapitalization;
- sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of, any business, subsidiary, or
assets that are material to AIL and its subsidiaries or EDO and its
subsidiaries, as the case may be, in each case taken as a whole, or fixed
assets that are sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of, either
individually or in the aggregate, with a net book value in excess of
$100,000;
- take any action or knowingly fail to take any action that would result in
a breach of any of the representations and warranties set forth in the
merger agreement; or
- split, combine or reclassify any shares of its capital stock, or
authorize for issuance, issue, sell, deliver or agree or commit to issue,
sell or deliver any shares of capital stock of any class or any
securities convertible into or exchangeable for shares of capital stock
of any class, except as required by any AIL stock option plan or any EDO
stock option plan existing as of the date of the merger agreement.
AIL also has agreed it will not cause or permit any amendment, supplement,
waiver or modification to or of the AIL employee stock ownership plan. EDO also
has agreed it will not cause or permit any amendment, supplement, waiver or
modification to or of any of the employment agreements with Messrs. Smith,
Fariello, Kaplan and Genzer.
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No Solicitation
During the term of the merger agreement, each of AIL and EDO shall not, and
AIL and EDO shall cause each of its representatives not to:
- solicit or encourage any inquiries or proposals for, or enter into or
continue any discussions with respect to an acquisition transaction;
- furnish or permit to be furnished any non-public information concerning
the business of AIL or any of its subsidiaries or EDO or any of its
subsidiaries to any person other than information furnished in the
ordinary course of business after prior written notice to and
consultation with EDO or AIL, as the case may be; or
- market or otherwise publicize the sale of, or sell, any securities of AIL
or EDO in a public offering or make any public announcement or disclosure
regarding such a public offering.
An acquisition transaction with respect to AIL or EDO means the acquisition
by any person of any shares of capital stock or other securities of AIL or EDO,
as the case may be, or of any of their respective subsidiaries or all or any
material portion of the business or of the assets of AIL or any of its
subsidiaries or EDO or any of its subsidiaries, as the case may be, or any
merger, consolidation, recapitalization, liquidation, dissolution or similar
transaction involving AIL or EDO or any of their subsidiaries, as the case may
be.
AIL and EDO have also agreed in the merger agreement that in the event of
an unsolicited inquiry or proposal with respect to an acquisition transaction,
the party that received the unsolicited inquiry or proposal may:
- furnish non-public information to the person that made such inquiry or
proposal pursuant to a customary confidentiality agreement; and
- participate in negotiations regarding the acquisition transaction;
but only if the board of directors of the party that received the unsolicited
inquiry or proposal has determined in its good faith judgment, after
consultation with outside counsel, that failure to take any of these actions
would constitute a breach of the board of directors' fiduciary duties under
applicable law.
AIL and EDO have also agreed that as soon as they signed the merger
agreement, they would stop any existing activities, discussions or negotiations
with any other party with respect to an acquisition transaction. The two
companies have also agreed to promptly notify each other of any inquiry or
proposal they receive with respect to an acquisition transaction and to promptly
deliver to each other copies of any documents or agreements that the inquiring
party proffers with respect to the acquisition transaction. The notice described
above must include the identity of the inquiring party and the terms of the
proposal.
The EDO board of directors agreed not to cause or permit EDO to enter into
any letter of intent, acquisition agreement or other agreement with respect to
an acquisition transaction, unless:
- the EDO board of directors determines in its good faith judgment, after
consultation with outside counsel, that failure to do so would constitute
a breach of fiduciary duty under applicable law; and
- EDO delivers a copy of such acquisition agreement to AIL and notifies AIL
of its intent to enter into such acquisition agreement at least five
business days prior to executing such acquisition agreement.
Neither EDO nor its board of directors may withdraw or modify the EDO
board's position with respect to the merger agreement or the merger unless, in
the good faith judgment of the EDO board of directors and after consultation
with outside counsel failure to do so would constitute a breach of fiduciary
duty under applicable law. EDO and its board of directors cannot approve or
recommend an acquisition transaction, unless, in the good faith judgment of the
EDO board of directors and after consultation with outside counsel failure to do
so would constitute a breach of fiduciary duty under applicable law and EDO
notifies AIL of its intent to approve or recommend such acquisition transaction
at least five business days prior to publicly doing so.
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The AIL board of directors has agreed not to cause or permit AIL to enter
into any letter of intent, acquisition agreement or other agreement with respect
to an acquisition transaction, unless:
- the AIL board of directors determines in its good faith judgment, after
consultation with outside counsel, that failure to do so would constitute
a breach of fiduciary duty under applicable law;
- AIL delivers a copy of such acquisition agreement to EDO and notifies EDO
of its intent to enter into such acquisition agreement at least five
business days before executing the acquisition agreement; and
- AIL terminates the merger agreement.
Neither AIL nor its board of directors may withdraw or modify its position
with respect to the merger agreement or the merger and AIL and its board of
directors cannot approve or recommend an acquisition transaction, unless, in the
good faith judgment of the AIL board of directors and after consultation with
outside counsel failure to do so would constitute a breach of fiduciary duty
under applicable law.
Other Pre-Closing Covenants
The merger agreement also contains other agreements of EDO and AIL,
including:
- the parties' agreement to use their respective reasonable best efforts to
take all actions and to do all other things, necessary, proper or
advisable in order for the parties to fulfill and perform their
obligations in respect of the merger agreement and to consummate and make
effective the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement;
- the parties' agreement to take all necessary actions to obtain the
advance agreement of the United States Department of Defense to provide
any consent required with respect to any government contract in
connection with the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement;
- the parties' agreement to use their respective reasonable best efforts to
obtain all necessary consents, waivers, approvals, authorizations or
orders, make all filings and submissions necessary in connection with the
authorization, execution and delivery of the merger agreement, and the
consummation by each of them of the transactions contemplated thereby.
The parties are not required to enter into any "hold-separate" agreement
or to take any action that involves divestiture of an existing business
that involves unreasonable expense or that can damage the benefits they
will have because of the completion of the merger;
- the parties' agreement to cooperate and use their reasonable best efforts
to contest and resist any administrative or judicial action or proceeding
challenging any transaction contemplated by the merger agreement;
- the parties' agreement to take all necessary actions so that the
transactions contemplated by the merger agreement may be consummated if
any antitakeover statute or regulation becomes applicable to the
transactions in connection with the merger;
- the parties' agreement to use reasonable best efforts to cause to be
delivered to each other letters from their respective independent
accountants in connection with the registration statement on Form S-4
under the Securities Act;
- AIL's agreement to deliver to EDO a list setting forth the names and
addresses of all persons who AIL considers to be "affiliates" of AIL for
purposes of Rule 145 under the Securities Act;
- EDO's agreement to take all necessary actions to ensure that the
aggregate number of shares of EDO to be issued upon the exercise of the
substituted options be reserved for or authorized to be issued under the
1996 long-term incentive plan; and
- EDO's agreement to prepare and file with the New York Stock Exchange a
listing application in connection with the shares of EDO issued and
reserved for issuance in the merger and use its reasonable best efforts
to obtain approval for the listing of such EDO shares.
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Other Post-Closing Covenants. In the merger agreement, EDO and AIL also
agree that:
- the headquarters of EDO and AIL immediately following the merger shall be
located in New York City;
- immediately following the effective time, EDO will expand the size of its
board to 11 and will appoint to the EDO board, and nominate for election
to the EDO board at the next annual meeting of stockholders following the
effective time, Messrs. Neil A. Armstrong and Ronald L. Leach, until 2003
and 2002, respectively. The parties contemplate that EDO will reduce the
size of the board to 9 within 1 year following the closing of the merger;
- the AIL employee stock ownership plan and the EDO employee stock
ownership plan will be merged into a single employee stock ownership plan
within one year after the effective time subject to any approvals or
consents of the trustee of the AIL employee stock ownership plan and the
trustee of the EDO employee stock ownership plan;
- EDO and the surviving corporation will take all necessary actions to
carry out the intent and purpose of the merger agreement; and
- the surviving corporation shall indemnify and hold harmless each present
and former director and officer of AIL determined as of the effective
time against any costs or expenses, damages or liabilities incurred in
connection with any claim, action, suit, proceeding or investigation
arising out of matters existing or occurring at or before the merger. For
a period of two years after the merger is completed, EDO shall maintain
in effect the current policies of directors' and officers' liability
insurance maintained by AIL with respect to claims arising from facts or
events which occurred before the merger. EDO is not required to incur any
annual premium in excess of 150% of the last annual estimated aggregate
premium paid prior to the date of the merger agreement for all current
insurance policies maintained by AIL, which AIL estimates to be $85,000.
INDEMNIFICATION
Indemnification by AIL and the AIL common stockholders
The merger agreement provides that AIL (at any time before the closing of
the merger) and the AIL common stockholders who participate in the merger
severally will indemnify EDO, its affiliates, and their respective stockholders,
partners, officers, directors, employees, agents, advisers and representatives
and hold such EDO indemnitees harmless from and against, and pay and reimburse
the EDO indemnitees for, any and all damages, liabilities, obligations, taxes,
costs and expenses (including reasonable consultants' and attorneys' fees),
whether resulting from third-party claims, including related interest and
penalties, asserted against or incurred or sustained by any EDO indemnitee ("EDO
damages") as a result of or arising out of:
- any breach of any representation or warranty of AIL contained in the
merger agreement; or
- any breach of any covenant or agreement of AIL contained in the merger
agreement.
Any EDO indemnitee's right to indemnity for any EDO damages is subject to
the following limitations:
- indemnification will be paid only after the aggregate amount of EDO
damages exceeds $500,000; once the aggregate amount of EDO damages
exceeds $500,000, the indemnifying party will then be liable for the
entire amount of damages up to the escrow;
- after the completion of the merger any indemnity claim by the EDO
indemnitees may be asserted against any or all of the AIL common
stockholders who participate in the merger; however, no AIL stockholder
will be required, with respect to any single claim, to indemnify the EDO
indemnitees in excess of an amount equal to his, her, or its pro rata
share of the claim; and
- unless an AIL stockholder has elected to pay his, her or its indemnity
obligation in cash, as described below, no EDO indemnitees will be
entitled to indemnification from any AIL stockholder who participated in
the merger other than from the portion of the escrow that is attributable
to that AIL stockholder.
The indemnification obligations of the AIL stockholders are limited to the
amounts deposited in the escrow account.
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Indemnification by EDO and EDO Acquisition III
The merger agreement provides that EDO and EDO Acquisition III jointly and
severally will indemnify AIL (at any time before the closing of the merger) and
the exchanging common stockholders (on and after closing of the merger) and hold
the AIL indemnitees harmless from and against, and pay and reimburse the AIL
indemnitees for, any and all damages, liabilities, obligations, taxes, costs and
expenses (including reasonable consultants' and attorneys' fees), whether
resulting from third-party claims, including related interest and penalties,
asserted against or incurred or sustained by any AIL indemnitee ("AIL damages")
as a result of or arising out of:
- any breach of any representation or warranty of EDO or EDO Acquisition
III contained in the merger agreement; or
- any breach of any covenant or agreement of EDO or EDO Acquisition III
contained in the merger agreement.
Any AIL indemnitee's right to indemnity for any AIL damages shall be
subject to the following limitations:
- indemnification will be paid only when the amount of AIL damages exceeds
$500,000, once the aggregate amount of AIL damages exceeds $500,000, the
indemnifying party will then be liable for the entire amount of damages;
- AIL indemnitees shall be entitled to indemnity for AIL stockholder
damages up to an aggregate dollar amount equal to 7.5% of the aggregate
merger consideration (including the consideration paid pursuant to the
management agreement).
Form of Consideration
Any AIL common stockholder may satisfy his, her or its indemnity
obligations in cash instead of EDO common shares, as long as he, she or it
elects to pay cash within 10 days after the closing of the merger. An AIL common
stockholder can elect to pay in cash by signing and delivering a properly filled
out election form as described below.
When a claim is satisfied by the payment of EDO common shares, the number
of shares needed to satisfy the claim will be determined based on the indemnity
share price. The indemnity share price means the average of the closing prices
of EDO common shares on the business day preceding each of (a) delivery of
notice by the indemnitee of a claim for indemnification, and (b) the payment by
the indemnifying party of the claim.
EDO may elect to pay any indemnity obligations in cash or EDO common
shares, provided that if EDO elects to pay in EDO common shares, the shares will
be issued or otherwise transferred pursuant to an effective registration
statement or an exemption from registration under the Securities Act. If EDO
elects to pay in EDO common shares, the number of EDO common shares payable with
respect to its indemnity obligation shall equal the amount of such obligation
divided by the indemnity share price.
EDO, EDO Acquisition III and the AIL common stockholders who participate in
the merger agree to treat any indemnity payment made pursuant to the merger
agreement as an adjustment to the aggregate merger consideration paid at closing
for all tax purposes.
CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES
The parties to the merger agreement must meet or waive a number of
conditions for the merger to be completed.
Conditions to Obligations of Each Party. The conditions to all of the
parties' obligations to complete the merger are:
- the expiration or termination of the applicable waiting period and any
extensions under the HSR Act;
- the AIL common stockholders' approval of the merger and adoption of the
merger agreement;
- the effectiveness of the registration statement in accordance with the
provisions of the Securities Act;
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- the absence of any SEC stop order suspending the effectiveness of the
registration statement and the absence of any instituted or threatened
proceeding for that purpose;
- the approval for listing on the New York Stock Exchange of the EDO common
shares issuable in the merger; and
- the absence of any law or order prohibiting the consummation of the
transactions contemplated by the merger agreement.
Conditions to AIL's Obligation
AIL's obligation to complete the merger depends upon the satisfaction of
the following conditions:
- the accuracy, as qualified for materiality, of EDO's and EDO Acquisition
III's representations and warranties, and their performance of all
agreements and covenants required by the merger agreement;
- EDO's receipt of all governmental approvals required to be obtained as a
result of the execution and delivery of the merger agreement or the
consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby;
- the absence of any event, occurrence, fact, condition, change,
development or effect since the date of the merger agreement that has had
or resulted in an EDO material adverse effect;
- the execution and delivery of the Defense Systems agreement, the
management agreement and the escrow agreement;
- AIL's receipt of an opinion from Kleinberg, Kaplan, Wolff & Cohen, P.C.
to the effect that the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement
and the agreements related to the merger agreement will qualify as a
reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a)(2)(D) of the Internal
Revenue Code; and
- EDO's performance of all necessary actions to ensure that the EDO shares
issued upon the exercise of the EDO options be reserved for or otherwise
authorized to be issued under the EDO 1996 long-term incentive plan.
Conditions to EDO's Obligation
EDO's obligation to complete the merger depends upon the satisfaction of
the following conditions:
- the accuracy, as qualified for materiality, of AIL's representations and
warranties, and AIL's performance of all agreements and covenants
required by the merger agreement;
- AIL's receipt of all governmental approvals required to be obtained as a
result of the execution and delivery of the merger agreement or the
consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby;
- the absence of any event, occurrence, fact, condition, change,
development or effect since the date of the merger agreement that has had
or resulted in an AIL material adverse effect;
- the execution and delivery of the Defense Systems agreement, the
management agreement and the escrow agreement;
- EDO's receipt of an opinion from Debevoise & Plimpton to the effect that
the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement and agreements
related to the merger agreement will qualify as a reorganization within
the meaning of Section 368(a)(2)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code; and
- the continued effectiveness of the amendment to the AIL employee stock
ownership plan.
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TERMINATION
The merger agreement may be terminated under any of the circumstances
summarized in the following table. The table also indicates when a termination
fee is payable and by whom:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EVENT AGREEMENT TERMINABLE BY TERMINATION FEE PAYABLE
- ----- ----------------------- -----------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Mutual written consent of EDO, Mutual agreement of EDO, EDO None
EDO Acquisition III and AIL Acquisition III and AIL
The merger is not completed by EDO or AIL None
June 15, 2000, as long as
the party seeking to
terminate has not materially
breached an obligation in a
manner that contributed to
the failure of the merger to
occur
Any statute, rule, regulation EDO or AIL None
or executive order prohibits
the completion of the merger
A final and non-appealable EDO or AIL None
order, decree, ruling or
injunction is entered
permanently restraining,
enjoining or prohibiting the
completion of the merger,
and the party seeking to
terminate has used its
reasonable best efforts to
remove the restriction
The EDO shareholders fail to EDO or AIL None
approve the issuance of EDO
common shares at the EDO
meeting, or the AIL common
stockholders fail to approve
the merger and adopt the
merger agreement at the AIL
meeting
The Defense Systems agreement EDO or AIL None
or the management agreement
is terminated in accordance
with its terms
A material breach of a EDO or AIL AIL to pay EDO a fee of
representation, warranty, $3,000,000 if the merger
covenant, condition or agreement is terminated by EDO
agreement occurs and the
breach is not curable or is EDO to pay AIL a fee of
not cured within 15 days $3,000,000 if the merger
after notice is received by agreement is terminated by AIL
the non-breaching party;
The parties have agreed to
treat these payments as
liquidated damages
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EVENT AGREEMENT TERMINABLE BY TERMINATION FEE PAYABLE
- ----- ----------------------- -----------------------
<S> <C> <C>
The AIL board of directors EDO AIL to pay EDO a fee of
withdraws or modifies, in a $3,000,000
manner adverse to EDO, its
position with respect to the
merger agreement or approves
or recommends the
acquisition of shares of AIL
common stock by third
parties;
The EDO board of directors AIL EDO to pay AIL a fee of
withdraws or modifies in a $3,000,000
manner adverse to AIL, its
position with respect to the
merger agreement
The EDO board of directors AIL EDO to pay AIL a fee of
approves or recommends the $3,000,000
acquisition of EDO common
shares by third parties,
unless (i) EDO has notified
AIL that it wants to approve
or recommend that
acquisition transaction,
(ii) within five business
days of the day EDO publicly
announces its intent to
enter into the acquisition
transaction AIL has notified
EDO that it wants to
terminate the merger
agreement, and (iii) an
additional five business
days have elapsed and EDO
has not publicly recommended
against that acquisition
transaction;
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EVENT AGREEMENT TERMINABLE BY TERMINATION FEE PAYABLE
- ----- ----------------------- -----------------------
<S> <C> <C>
AIL enters into an acquisition AIL AIL to pay EDO a fee of
agreement with a third $3,000,000
party, except that AIL may
not terminate the merger
agreement until (i) five
business days have elapsed
following delivery to EDO of
a written notice of the
determination by the AIL
board of directors to
terminate the merger
agreement, and during that
five business day period AIL
informs EDO of the terms and
conditions of the
acquisition transaction and
the identity of the person
making the acquisition
transaction, and (ii) at the
end of the five business day
period the AIL board of
directors makes a good faith
judgment that failure to
enter into the acquisition
agreement would still
constitute a breach of its
fiduciary duties under
applicable law;
EDO has notified AIL that it AIL EDO to pay AIL a fee of
wants to enter into an $3,000,000
acquisition agreement with a
third party at least five
business days before
entering into the
acquisition agreement, (ii)
at the end of the five
business day period AIL has
notified EDO that it wants
to terminate the merger
agreement, and (iii) an
additional five business
days have elapsed and either
(x) EDO has entered into and
failed to terminate the
acquisition agreement, (y)
EDO has entered into and
terminated the acquisition
agreement but has incurred a
penalty in doing so or (z)
EDO has failed to cease all
discussions and negotiations
with the third party and to
notify AIL that it has done
so
</TABLE>
AMENDMENT AND WAIVERS
At any time prior to the effective time, EDO and AIL can modify or amend
the merger agreement if they both agree to do so in writing. Each can waive its
rights to require the other to comply with the merger agreement where the law
allows.
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RELATED AGREEMENTS AND TRANSACTIONS
DEFENSE SYSTEMS AGREEMENT
General Description of Defense Systems Agreement
At the same time the merger agreement was executed, EDO and Defense Systems
entered into a stock purchase agreement in which Defense Systems has agreed (i)
to sell to EDO for cash all 754,598 shares of AIL common stock and all 5,873
shares of AIL preferred stock that it beneficially owns and (ii) vote all AIL
shares that it owns in favor of the merger and the other transactions
contemplated by the merger agreement. EDO will pay to Defense Systems in cash
$5,565,160 for its shares of AIL common stock and $5,873,000 for its shares of
AIL preferred stock.
Under the Defense Systems agreement, EDO will purchase the shares of AIL
common stock and AIL preferred stock from Defense Systems immediately prior to
the closing of the merger.
Certain Agreements
In the Defense Systems agreement, Defense Systems has agreed that before
the earliest of (i) the closing and (ii) the termination of the merger
agreement, it will not (x) sell, transfer, give, pledge or otherwise dispose of
any or all of the AIL shares subject to the Defense Systems agreement or any
interest therein or enter into any contract or other arrangement with respect to
the transfer of the AIL shares subject to the Defense Systems agreement other
than pursuant to the terms of the Defense Systems agreement, or the merger
agreement or (y) enter into any voting arrangement with respect to the AIL
shares.
EDO and Defense Systems have also agreed to use their respective best
efforts to take all actions and to do all things necessary for the completion of
the transactions contemplated in the Defense Systems agreement.
Representations and Warranties
The Defense Systems agreement contains customary representations and
warranties of each party to the other.
Defense Systems has represented and warranted as to, among other things:
- title to AIL shares;
- authority to execute and deliver the Defense Systems agreement;
- compliance with laws and instruments and consents; and
- knowledge of the merger.
EDO has represented and warranted as to, among other things:
- organization and authority to execute and deliver the Defense Systems
agreement; and
- compliance with laws and instruments and consents.
Conditions to Closing
Defense Systems' obligation to consummate the closing of the Defense
Systems agreement depends upon satisfaction of the following conditions:
- the accuracy, as qualified for materiality, of EDO's representations and
warranties;
- EDO's performance of all of its agreements and covenants required by the
Defense Systems agreement;
- the absence of any statute, rule, regulation, injunction or other order
that prohibits the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the
Defense Systems agreement;
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- the execution, delivery and continuing effectiveness of the merger
agreement; and
- the satisfaction or waiver of all conditions precedent to the obligations
of parties to the merger agreement.
EDO's obligation to consummate the closing of the Defense Systems agreement
depends upon satisfaction of the following conditions:
- the accuracy, as qualified for materiality, of Defense Systems'
representations and warranties;
- Defense Systems' performance of all of its agreements and covenants
required by the Defense Systems agreement;
- the absence of any statute, rule, regulation, injunction or other order
that prohibits the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the
Defense Systems agreement;
- the execution, delivery and continuing effectiveness of the merger
agreement;
- the satisfaction or waiver of all conditions precedent to the obligations
of parties to the merger agreement; and
- the delivery of all of the certificates representing the shares of AIL
common stock and AIL preferred stock subject to the Defense Systems
agreement.
Termination
The Defense Systems agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the
closing by mutual written agreement of EDO and Defense Systems. The Defense
Systems agreement will automatically terminate if the merger agreement is
terminated prior to the consummation of transfer of AIL shares contemplated by
the Defense Systems agreement or if the transfer of AIL shares contemplated by
the Defense Systems agreement is not consummated on or prior to June 15, 2000.
Expenses
All costs and expenses incurred in connection with the Defense Systems
agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby will be paid by the party
incurring such costs and expenses.
Amendment; Waivers
EDO and Defense Systems can modify or amend the Defense Systems agreement
if they agree to do so. Each can waive its right to require the other to comply
with the Defense Systems agreement where the law allows.
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
General Description of the Management Agreement
At the same time the merger agreement was executed, EDO and the members of
AIL's senior management entered into a stock purchase agreement in which the
members of AIL's senior management have agreed to sell to EDO for cash 225,000
shares of AIL common stock beneficially owned by them. EDO will pay AIL senior
management for the 225,000 shares of AIL common stock an aggregate purchase
price equal to the product of (a) 225,000, (b) the exchange ratio in the merger
and (c) the average of the closing prices per EDO common share as reported on
the New York Stock Exchange Composite Transactions Tape on each of the 5
consecutive New York Stock Exchange trading days ending on (and including) the
trading day immediately before the day we complete the merger.
Under the management agreement, EDO will purchase the shares of AIL common
stock from AIL's senior management immediately prior to the closing of the
merger.
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Certain Agreements
Each AIL common stockholder who is a party to the management agreement has
agreed to deposit into escrow (together with any other EDO common shares to
which the AIL common stockholder is entitled to receive in the merger but that
are required to be deposited in escrow pursuant to the merger agreement) an
additional number of EDO common shares determined by dividing an amount equal to
15% of the purchase price paid to such person under the management agreement by
the EDO average price as described above in "-- General Description of the
Management Agreement."
The AIL common stockholders who are parties to the management agreement
have agreed that before the earliest of (i) the closing and (ii) the termination
of the merger agreement, they will not (x) sell, transfer, pledge or otherwise
dispose of or enter into any contract or other arrangement with respect to the
transfer of the shares of AIL common stock subject to the management agreement
other than pursuant to the terms of the management agreement or the merger
agreement or (y) enter into any voting arrangement with respect to the shares of
AIL common stock.
AIL common stockholders who are parties to the management agreement have
agreed to use their reasonable best efforts to execute and deliver such
additional instruments and documents and to take all necessary actions to
confirm and assure the rights and obligations provided in the management
agreement and render effective the consummation of the transactions contemplated
in the management agreement.
Representations and Warranties
The management agreement contains customary representations and warranties
of each party to the other.
The AIL common stockholders who are parties to the management agreement
have represented and warranted as to, among other things:
- title to the shares of AIL common stock;
- authority to execute and deliver the management agreement;
- compliance with laws and instruments and consents; and
- knowledge of the merger.
EDO has represented and warranted as to, among other things:
- organization and authority to execute and deliver the management
agreement; and
- compliance with laws and instruments and consents.
Conditions to Closing
The AIL common stockholders' obligation to consummate the closing of the
management agreement depends upon satisfaction of the following conditions:
- the accuracy, as qualified for materiality, of EDO's representations and
warranties;
- EDO's performance of all of its agreements and covenants required by the
management agreement;
- the absence of any statute, rule, regulation, injunction or other order
that prohibits the completion of the transactions contemplated by the
management agreement;
- the execution, delivery and continuing effectiveness of the merger
agreement; and
- the satisfaction or waiver of all conditions precedent to the obligations
of parties to the merger agreement.
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EDO's obligation to consummate the closing of the management agreement
depends upon satisfaction of the following conditions:
- the accuracy, as qualified for materiality, of the representations and
warranties of the AIL common stockholders who are parties to the
management agreement;
- the absence of any statute, rule, regulation, injunction or other order
that prohibits the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the
management agreement;
- the execution, delivery and continuing effectiveness of the merger
agreement;
- the satisfaction or waiver of all conditions precedent to the obligations
of parties to the merger agreement; and
- delivery of all of the certificates representing the shares of AIL common
stock subject to the management agreement.
Termination
The management agreement may be terminated with respect to any shares of
any member of AIL's senior management who is a party to the management agreement
at any time prior to the closing by mutual written agreement of EDO and such
member of AIL's senior management. The management agreement will automatically
terminate if the merger agreement is terminated prior to the closing of the sale
of the 225,000 shares of AIL common stock pursuant to the management agreement.
Expenses
All costs and expenses incurred in connection with the management agreement
and the transactions contemplated thereby will be paid by the party incurring
such costs and expenses.
Amendment; Waivers
EDO and the members of AIL's senior management can modify or amend the
management agreement if they agree to do so. Each can waive his, her or its
right to require the other to comply with the management agreement where the law
allows.
ESCROW AGREEMENT
The merger agreement and the management agreement provide that a portion of
the EDO common shares that AIL common stockholders will receive in the merger,
together with any related dividends and other distributions and any cash in the
place of fractional EDO common shares, will be deposited in an escrow account
created under the escrow agreement. The EDO common shares deposited in the
escrow account will be registered in the name of the escrow agent for
convenience only. The AIL common stockholders on account of whom EDO common
shares are deposited in escrow will be the beneficial owners of such escrowed
shares. The escrowed shares and cash will secure the AIL common stockholders'
indemnification obligations under the merger agreement.
The amounts distributed as dividends or other property in connection with
the EDO common shares deposited in escrow, including any shares issued as a
result of stock splits, stock dividends or other recapitalizations, will become
a part of the escrow amount upon issuance or payment.
The AIL common stockholders will direct the way they would like to vote
their escrowed shares on the matters submitted to the shareholders of EDO.
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The escrow agent shall invest the cash portion of the escrow account as
directed in writing by the representative of the AIL common stockholders in:
- debt securities for the payment of which it is pledged the full faith and
credit of the United States of America (United States securities) and
repurchase agreements collateralized with United States securities, or
- money market funds investing exclusively in United States securities. If
the representative of the AIL common stockholders does not give any
direction regarding the investment to be made, the escrow agent will
invest the cash portion of the escrow amount in the Pilot Short Term
United States Treasury Fund. The portion of the escrow amount consisting
of escrowed shares shall remain invested in the escrow account.
In the event any EDO indemnitee suffers any loss which it believes in good
faith is covered by the indemnification obligations of the AIL common
stockholders under the merger agreement, EDO may deliver a written notice to the
escrow agent, with a copy to the AIL common stockholders' representative, which
shall set forth: (i) the amount of the loss for which such EDO indemnitee is
seeking reimbursement, (ii) a description of the facts, as EDO knows them,
giving rise to such loss, and (iii) payment instructions for any cash portion of
such payment.
If the AIL common stockholders' representative agrees in good faith with
any item or amount shown on the notice, the escrow agent will pay all or a
portion of the amounts sought under the notice, but in accordance with:
- joint written instructions executed by EDO and the AIL common
stockholders' representative authorizing such payment, or
- a letter of instruction from EDO specifying the portion of the claimed
amount that should be paid and attaching a copy of a decision by an
arbitrator establishing such EDO indemnitee's right to receive payment in
such amount.
If the AIL common stockholders' representative disagrees in good faith with
any item or amount shown on the notice, EDO and the AIL common stockholders'
representative will have 45 days to negotiate the questioned item or amount.
After the 45 day negotiation period, the escrow agent will pay all or a portion
of the amounts sought under the notice, but in accordance with the provisions
described above.
In case EDO has given notice in connection with the payment of a loss to
the escrow agent, and the AIL common stockholders' representative fails to
deliver a contest notice within 45 calendar days of the notice for payment, it
will be deemed an irrevocable acceptance by the AIL common stockholders of their
liability for the claimed amount or for the portion of the claimed amount as to
which the AIL stockholder representative did not object.
Forty-five days after the earlier of (x) the date of the acceptance by
EDO's audit committee of the audit of the consolidated financial statements of
EDO for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2000, and (y) June 30, 2001, the
escrow agent shall return the escrow amount to the AIL common stockholders, in
accordance with the percentages set forth in the escrow agreement, together with
all income earned thereon, less any amounts distributed to EDO.
In no event will the escrow agent disburse to EDO escrowed shares
attributable to an AIL common stockholder with a dollar value greater than the
portion of the aggregate consideration applicable to the AIL common stockholder
measured as of the closing of the merger.
The AIL common stockholders' representative is Patricia D. Comiskey, an AIL
employee. In the event of the death, disability, termination of employment or
absence of Patricia D. Comiskey, Gerald A. Reynolds will be the AIL common
stockholders' representative, and in the event of the death, termination of
employment or disability of both Patricia D. Comiskey and Gerald A. Reynolds,
the stockholders' representative shall be a person chosen by a majority in
interest of the remaining AIL common stockholders.
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LETTER AGREEMENTS
In connection with the merger, Messrs. Smith and Reed, executed a letter
agreement pursuant to which they have agreed to (i) vote all shares of AIL
common stock that they own beneficially or of record in favor of the merger and
(ii) direct the trustee of the AIL employee stock ownership plan to vote,
subject to its fiduciary duties, all shares of AIL common stock held by it and
allocated to the accounts of Mr. Smith and Mr. Reed in favor of the merger.
Similarly, Mr. Fariello and Mr. Kaplan have agreed to (i) vote all EDO common
shares that they own beneficially or of record in favor of the transactions
contemplated by the merger agreement and (ii) direct the trustee of the EDO
employee stock ownership plan to vote, subject to its fiduciary duties, all EDO
common shares and EDO preferred shares held by it and allocated to the accounts
of Mr. Fariello and Mr. Kaplan in favor of the transactions contemplated by the
merger agreement.
LETTER FROM THE TRUSTEE OF THE AIL EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN
In a letter addressed to the EDO board of directors, the trustee of the AIL
employee stock ownership plan indicated that, assuming that the circumstances
that it knew and understood to be prevailing on January 2, 2000 are prevailing
at the time of the AIL meeting, it would vote, subject to its fiduciary duties,
(i) all of the allocated shares held in the AIL employee stock ownership plan as
to which voting instructions are received in accordance with the voting
instructions and (ii) the unallocated shares held in the AIL employee stock
ownership plan and the allocated shares for which it does not receive voting
instructions in favor of the merger in the same proportion as allocated shares
for which it received voting instructions. The circumstances that the trustee of
the AIL employee stock ownership plan knew to be prevailing on January 2, 2000
include the market price of EDO common shares on that date which was $5.875 per
share and its valuation of AIL.
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OTHER PROPOSALS TO BE CONSIDERED AT THE EDO ANNUAL MEETING
INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF EDO COMMON SHARES SUBJECT TO EDO'S 1996 LONG-TERM
INCENTIVE PLAN
General
At the EDO meeting, we will ask EDO shareholders to approve an increase in
the number of EDO common shares subject to EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan
from 600,000 EDO common shares to 1,050,000 EDO common shares. The increase in
the number of EDO common shares subject to EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan
will become effective only if we complete the merger. We are asking EDO
shareholders to approve the increase because:
- under the merger agreement, all options to purchase shares of AIL common
stock that are outstanding on the date we complete the merger convert
into options to purchase EDO common shares issued under the 1996
long-term incentive plan, and
- the EDO compensation committee has granted restricted shares and options
to Messrs. Kaplan and Reed upon the completion of the merger, which will
be issued from the 1996 long-term incentive plan.
We estimate that there will be approximately 280,000 outstanding options to
purchase shares of AIL common stock when we complete the merger, which, based on
an assumed exchange ratio of 1.29, would convert into approximately 361,200
options to purchase EDO common shares. The compensation committee granted to
Messrs. Kaplan and Reed an aggregate of 35,000 restricted shares and 50,000
options to purchase EDO common shares, subject to the completion of the merger.
Therefore, we are proposing to increase the number of EDO common shares reserved
for issuance under the 1996 long-term incentive plan by 450,000.
The purpose of EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan is to promote the
interests of EDO and its shareholders, and further align the interests of EDO
shareholders and employees eligible to participate in EDO's 1996 long-term
incentive plan by: (i) motivating senior executives, senior managers and middle
management employees through long-term incentive awards tied to achievement of
performance objectives designed to improve total return to EDO shareholders
(i.e., stock price appreciation and dividends); (ii) attracting and retaining
outstanding individuals as eligible employees; and (iii) enabling eligible
employees to acquire additional equity interests in EDO. The following summary
of EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan is qualified in its entirety by reference
to the complete text of EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan.
Administration of EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan
The compensation committee of the EDO board of directors will continue to
administer EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan and will continue to determine
which eligible employees will receive awards under EDO's 1996 long-term
incentive plan and the terms and conditions of any awards. The number of
eligible employees who may receive awards under EDO's 1996 long-term incentive
plan will likely vary from year to year.
Shares available for issuance
If the EDO shareholders adopt the proposal, the maximum number of EDO
common shares that may be issued under EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan will
be increased from 600,000 EDO common shares to 1,050,000 EDO common shares. The
maximum number of EDO common shares that may be subject to any awards granted
under EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan to an eligible employee, in any single
calendar year is 200,000 EDO common shares (subject to adjustment as described
below). The EDO common shares issued under EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan
may be unissued EDO common shares or treasury shares. We expect that, when
available, treasury shares will be used. If EDO common shares subject to any
award granted under EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan are not issued or are
returned to EDO, those EDO common shares will be available for future grants. If
any award is payable solely in cash instead of EDO common shares, the number of
EDO common shares issuable under EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan will not be
reduced by reason of the award. If a merger, consolidation, recapitalization or
similar corporate event
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occurs including EDO, the compensation committee may adjust the number of EDO
common shares that may be issued under EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan in
the future and the number of shares and the exercise price, if applicable, under
all outstanding grants to preserve or to prevent the enlargement of the benefits
made available under EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan. As of March 22, 2000,
the closing price of the EDO common shares on the New York Stock Exchange was
$6.188.
Grants under EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan
The compensation committee will continue to have the authority to grant the
following types of awards under EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan: (1)
nonstatutory and incentive stock options; (2) stock appreciation rights; (3)
restricted shares; (4) performance shares and performance units; and/or (5)
stock in lieu of other cash compensation. Each of these awards may be granted
alone, in conjunction with or in tandem with other awards under EDO's 1996
long-term incentive plan and/or cash awards outside EDO's 1996 long-term
incentive plan.
Stock options
The compensation committee may grant eligible employees nonstatutory stock
options and incentive performance stock options. These options may contain any
terms that the compensation committee determines. The exercise price of any
option will not be less than the fair market value of the EDO common shares on
the date of grant, except that the compensation committee may credit against the
exercise price payable with regard to nonstatutory stock options the value of
any compensation otherwise payable to the participant which is surrendered,
foregone or exchanged in respect of the issuance of the nonstatutory stock
options under rules or procedures established by the compensation committee.
Except to the extent provided in the immediately preceding sentence, EDO will
receive no consideration with respect to the grant of any option other than the
performance of services by the participant.
The term of each option will be fixed by the compensation committee but may
not exceed ten years from the date of grant. Unless the compensation committee
selects another exercise schedule at or after grant, each option will become
exercisable in full on the third anniversary of the date the option is granted.
The compensation committee may also permit a participant who delivers EDO
common shares to exercise an option or an option granted under a prior plan to
be granted new options for a number of EDO common shares equal to the number of
shares so delivered. Unless the compensation committee determines otherwise,
such reload options will be subject to the same terms and conditions (including
the same expiration date) as the related option except (i) the exercise price
shall be equal to the fair market value of an EDO common share on the date such
reload option is granted and (ii) such reload option shall not be exercisable
prior to the six month anniversary of the date of grant.
Director options
On the date a non-employee director is first elected to be a member of the
EDO board of directors, he or she shall receive an option to purchase 2,000 EDO
common shares at an exercise price per share equal to the fair market value on
the date of grant. Each option shall be exercisable six months after the date of
grant and shall generally remain exercisable until the earlier to occur of (i)
the tenth anniversary of the date of grant or (ii) the first anniversary of the
date the director ceases to be a member of the EDO board of directors.
Stock appreciation rights
The compensation committee may grant eligible employees a stock
appreciation right in conjunction with an option granted under EDO's 1996
long-term incentive plan or independent of any such option. The compensation
committee will determine the time or times at which a stock appreciation right
may be exercised. Stock appreciation rights may be exercised in installments,
and the exercisability of stock appreciation rights may be accelerated by the
compensation committee. The compensation committee may grant stock appreciation
rights that become exercisable only in the event of a change in control of EDO
and may provide that the stock appreciation rights are to be cashed out on the
basis of the change in control price.
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If a participant exercises a stock appreciation right, the participant will
generally receive a payment equal to the excess of the fair market value of the
EDO common shares with respect to which the stock appreciation right is being
exercised at the time of exercise over the price of such EDO common shares as
fixed by the compensation committee at the time the stock appreciation right was
granted. Payment may be made in cash, in shares, or in a combination of cash and
shares as the compensation committee determines.
Restricted shares
The compensation committee may also award eligible employees EDO common
shares under a restricted share grant. The grant will set forth a restriction
period (including, without limitation, a specified period of time, and may also
include a period related to the attainment of performance goals) during which
the restricted shares granted will remain subject to forfeiture. The participant
can not dispose of the restricted shares prior to the expiration of the
restriction period. During this period, the participant will generally have all
the rights of an EDO shareholder, including the right to vote the EDO common
shares and receive dividends. Each certificate will bear a legend giving notice
of the restrictions in the grant.
Performance shares and performance units
The compensation committee may grant an eligible employee performance
shares and performance units that provide a contingent right to receive EDO
common shares or cash. Performance shares and performance units will vest, if at
all, upon the attainment or partial attainment of performance objectives
determined by the compensation committee. In addition, a participant's right to
receive EDO common shares (or cash) in respect of performance shares and
performance units will generally be subject to the participant's continued
employment during the relevant performance period. Unless the compensation
committee otherwise determines at the time of grant, any award of performance
shares or performance units made to an executive officer of EDO will vest based
on performance objectives related to at least one of the following criteria,
which may be determined solely by reference to the performance of EDO, a
subsidiary or an affiliate (or any business unit thereof) or based on
comparative performance relative to other companies: (i) total return to
shareholders, (ii) return on equity, (iii) operating income or net income, (iv)
return on capital, (v) economic value added, (vi) earnings per EDO common share,
or (vii) market price of the EDO common shares. Except to the extent provided in
EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan, the compensation committee may adjust the
performance criteria during the measurement period to address any factors as the
compensation committee deems appropriate and accelerate, modify or waive any
conditions to any payment of an award of performance shares or performance units
at any time.
Stock in lieu of cash
The compensation committee may grant awards or EDO common shares in lieu of
all or a portion of an award otherwise payable in cash to an executive officer
pursuant to any bonus or incentive compensation plan of EDO. If EDO common
shares are issued in lieu of cash, the number of EDO common shares to be issued
shall be the greatest number of whole shares which has an aggregate fair market
value on the date the cash would otherwise have been payable pursuant to the
terms of such other plan equal to or less than the amount of such cash.
Change in control provisions
EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan provides that, except as provided
below, in the event of a change in control: (i) all stock appreciation rights
will become immediately exercisable; (ii) the restrictions and deferral
limitations applicable to outstanding performance share, restricted share, and
performance unit awards will lapse and the shares in question will fully vest;
and (iii) each option shall be canceled in exchange for cash in an amount equal
to the excess of the highest price paid (or offered) for EDO common shares
during the preceding 60 day period over the exercise price for the option.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the compensation committee determines that the
grantee of the award will receive a new award (or have his prior award honored)
in a manner which preserves its value and eliminates the risk that the value of
the award will be forfeited due to involuntary termination, no acceleration of
exercisability or vesting, lapse of restriction or deferral limitations, or cash
settlement will occur as a result of a change in control. The merger between AIL
and EDO Acquisition III does not constitute a change in control under the 1996
long-term incentive plan.
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Effect on awards of termination of employment
In the event a participant's employment is terminated by reason of normal
retirement, early retirement with the compensation committee's consent,
disability or death, any option and stock appreciation right held by the
participant may thereafter be exercised in full for up to three years (or any
greater or lesser period as the compensation committee shall determine at or
after grant) following the date of termination, but in no event after the date
the option or stock appreciation right otherwise expires. Unless otherwise
determined by the compensation committee, a pro rata portion of any restricted
share award will become vested. Unless otherwise determined by the compensation
committee, a pro rata portion of any performance share or performance unit award
held by the participant will become vested, subject to the satisfaction of the
corresponding performance criteria during the relevant measurement period,
including any interim period. In the event a participant's employment is
terminated for cause or, if after a participant's employment terminates, the
compensation committee determines that the participant could have been
terminated for cause had the participant still been employed, any restricted
shares, performance shares, performance units, options and stock appreciation
rights held by the participant will be forfeited or canceled, as the case maybe.
In the event a participant's employment is terminated for any reason other than
those described above, any vested options and stock appreciation rights held by
the participant will be exercisable for a period of 90 days (or any greater
period as the compensation committee shall specify), but in no event after the
expiration of the term of the options or stock appreciation rights. Also, under
these circumstances any restricted shares, performance shares or performance
units held by the participant as to which the restricted period or performance
period has not lapsed will be forfeited.
Other information
Unless the compensation committee expressly permits transfers for the
benefit of members of the participant's immediate family, awards under EDO's
1996 long-term incentive plan may not be transferred except by will or the laws
of descent and distribution. The EDO board of directors may terminate or suspend
EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan at any time but the termination or
suspension will not adversely affect any vested awards then outstanding under
EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan. Unless terminated by action of the EDO
board of directors, EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan will continue in effect
through December 31, 2005, but awards granted under EDO's 1996 long-term
incentive plan on or prior to that date will continue in effect until they
expire in accordance with their terms. The EDO board of directors or the
compensation committee may also amend EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan as it
deems advisable, without further EDO shareholder approval or consent, except
that no amendment may (i) increase the number of EDO common shares authorized
for issuance under EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan, (ii) lower the exercise
price at which options may be granted or (iii) remove the administration of
EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan from a committee of the EDO board of
directors which is comprised of disinterested administrators within the meaning
of Rule 16b-3 under the Exchange Act. No amendment may be made to any provision
of EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan relating to director options within six
months of the last date on which any such provision was amended. The
compensation committee may amend the term of any award granted, retroactively or
prospectively, but no amendment may adversely affect any vested award without
the holder's consent. Any proceeds received by EDO for EDO common shares under
EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan will be used for general corporate purposes.
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New plan benefits
Set forth below is a summary of the awards that the compensation committee
has made subject to the completion of the merger and the approval of the
increase in the number of EDO common shares reserved for issuance under EDO's
1996 long-term incentive plan by EDO shareholders.
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DOLLAR VALUE NUMBER OF
NAME AND POSITION ($) RESTRICTED SHARES
- ----------------- ------------ -----------------
<S> <C> <C>
Frank A. Fariello........................................... 0 0
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Acting Chief
Financial Officer
Ira Kaplan.................................................. 117,500 20,000
President and Chief Operating Officer
Marvin D. Genzer............................................ 0 0
Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
William J. Frost............................................ 0 0
Vice President -- Administration and Assistant Secretary
Darrell L. Reed............................................. 88,125 15,000
Chief Financial Officer, Vice President -- Finance,
Treasurer, Assistant Secretary (upon completion of the
merger)
Non-Executive Director Group................................ 0 0
Non-Executive Officer Employee Group........................ 0 0
</TABLE>
The compensation committee has also awarded 30,000 and 20,000 options under
the 1996 long-term incentive plan to Mr. Kaplan and Mr. Reed, respectively,
subject to the completion of the merger. The options will be granted as of the
date we complete the merger.
Vote required for approval
The affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes cast by the
holders of outstanding EDO common shares and EDO preferred shares (voting
together as a single class) is required to approve the increase in the number of
EDO common shares subject to EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan from 600,000
EDO common shares to 1,050,000 EDO common shares.
THE EDO BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT THE HOLDERS OF EDO COMMON SHARES
AND EDO PREFERRED SHARES VOTE FOR THE INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF EDO COMMON
SHARES SUBJECT TO EDO'S 1996 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN. THE INCREASE IN THE
NUMBER OF EDO COMMON SHARES SUBJECT TO EDO'S 1996 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN WILL
BECOME EFFECTIVE ONLY IF WE COMPLETE THE MERGER.
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Three directors of EDO whose regular terms of office expire at the 2000
annual meeting of EDO shareholders have been nominated for reelection to the EDO
board of directors to hold office until 2003. The names of the three nominees,
their ages, the years they have been directors of EDO, their principal
occupations over the past five years, their current positions with EDO (where
applicable) and other directorships held by them in public companies are set
forth below. Each nominee must obtain a plurality of the votes cast at the EDO
meeting in order to be elected.
EDO common shares represented by all proxies received will be voted for
these nominees, except to the extent authority to do so is withheld as provided
in the form of proxy enclosed. If any such nominee should be unable or unwilling
to serve (an event not now anticipated), all proxies received will be voted for
the individual, if any, as shall be designated by the EDO board of directors to
replace such nominee.
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NOMINEES FOR ELECTION AS DIRECTORS OF EDO TO HOLD OFFICE UNTIL THE 2003 ANNUAL
MEETING
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PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION AND EXPERIENCE FOR THE PAST FIVE
NAME AGE SINCE YEARS, AND CERTAIN OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS
- ---- --- ----- -----------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Robert E. Allen...................... 55 1995 Mr. Allen is managing director of Redding
Consultants, Inc. (a management consulting firm).
Robert Alvine........................ 61 1995 Mr. Alvine is chairman, president and chief executive
officer of I-Ten Management Corp. (an investment,
mergers and acquisitions, and management company).
Michael J. Hegarty................... 60 1982 Mr. Hegarty is a director and the president and chief
executive officer of Flushing Financial Corporation
(a federal chartered savings bank) and was, until
1998, its executive vice president and chief
operating officer. Until 1995, he was vice
president-finance, treasurer and secretary of EDO.
</TABLE>
Other Information Regarding Directors and Officers of EDO
The names of the remaining six directors of EDO, whose terms of office will
continue after the 2000 annual meeting, and certain information about them are
set forth below.
DIRECTORS WHOSE TERMS OF OFFICE WILL EXPIRE AT THE 2002 ANNUAL MEETING
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DIRECTOR PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION AND EXPERIENCE FOR THE PAST FIVE
NAME AGE SINCE YEARS, AND CERTAIN OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS
- ---- --- -------- -----------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Frank A. Fariello.................... 65 1982 Mr. Fariello is Chairman of the EDO board of
directors (since 1997) and Chief Executive Officer of
EDO (since 1994). Until 1998, he was also President
of EDO. Since February 16, 2000 he is the Acting
Chief Financial Officer of EDO.
Robert M. Hanisee.................... 61 1992 Mr. Hanisee is a managing director of Trust Company
of the West (an investment management company). He is
a director of Titan Corporation and Illgen Simulation
Technology Inc.
George A. Strutz, Jr................. 67 1995 Mr. Strutz is President and CEO of Strutz and
Company, Inc., a consulting and management advisory
company. Until 1997, he was President and CEO of
Clopay Corporation (a manufacturer and marketer of
specialty plastic films and building products).
</TABLE>
DIRECTORS WHOSE TERMS OF OFFICE WILL EXPIRE AT THE 2001 ANNUAL MEETING
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DIRECTOR PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION AND EXPERIENCE FOR THE PAST FIVE
NAME AGE SINCE YEARS, AND CERTAIN OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS
- ---- --- -------- -----------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Mellon C. Baird...................... 69 1995 Mr. Baird is, since 1998, Senior Vice President of
Titan Corporation and President and CEO of Titan
Systems Corporation (a defense information and
communication company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Titan Corporation). He is a director of Software
Spectrum, Inc. and Hawker Pacific Aerospace
Corporation.
George M. Ball....................... 65 1995 Mr. Ball is Chairman of Philpott, Ball & Company (an
investment banking firm). He is a director of BB
Walker Company.
James M. Smith....................... 58 1999 Mr. Smith is President and CEO of AIL.
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During the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999: the EDO board of directors
met thirteen times; the EDO board of directors' audit committee, consisting of
Messrs. Allen, Hanisee and Hegarty, met three times; the EDO board of directors'
compensation committee, consisting of Messrs. Alvine, Baird and Strutz, met
three times; and the EDO board of directors' nominating committee, consisting of
Messrs. Fariello, Ball and Hanisee, met once. Following the March 23, 1999
meeting of the EDO board of directors, Mr. Smith recused himself from further
meetings during the pendency of the discussions leading to the execution of the
merger agreement between EDO and AIL Technologies Inc. As a result, Mr. Smith
attended only 2 of the 13 meetings of the EDO board of directors for 1999.
The audit committee reviews and approves audit plans of independent
auditors. In reviewing the results of the auditors' activities, the audit
committee also meets privately with the auditors. It reviews the annual
consolidated financial statements of EDO, considers other matters in relation to
the internal and external auditing of EDO's accounts, reviews services other
than audit services performed by outside auditors, and recommends to the EDO
board of directors the selection of outside auditors. The audit committee was
also appointed by the EDO board of directors to oversee EDO's Y2K compliance
program.
The compensation committee reviews and approves compensation of EDO's
corporate officers, administers EDO's stock option and long-term incentive plans
and recommends compensation of directors to the EDO board of directors.
The nominating committee is responsible for selecting candidates for vacant
director positions. The nominating committee will consider nominees recommended
by shareholders. Recommendations should be submitted to the secretary of EDO.
During 1999, an ad hoc special committee of the EDO board of directors was
established to consider compensation and other executive officer employment
matters in connection with the proposed merger between EDO and AIL. The
committee consisted of Messrs. Alvine, Baird, Hanisee, Hegarty and Strutz and
met five times in 1999. The committee also met in 2000 and will dissolve
following the meeting of shareholders that considers issuance of shares in
connection with the proposed merger.
Directors who are employees of EDO receive no additional compensation for
their services as directors or chairs. The compensation paid non-employee
directors or chairs is as follows: to each director, $18,000 annually and $900
for each meeting of the EDO board of directors or its committees attended; and
to a director serving as chair of a committee, $1,500 for each meeting of the
committee attended.
A minimum of one-half of a director's retainer is paid in EDO common shares
valued at the end of each quarter. Directors may defer all of their remaining
cash compensation in the form of interest-bearing cash, or stock units which are
valued at the close of the quarter, credited with dividends declared during the
deferral period and paid out in EDO common shares or cash at the end of the
deferral period at the then fair market value of EDO common shares. In addition,
non-employee directors receive an annual grant of 2,000 options for EDO common
shares which vest upon receipt. Non-employee directors receive a one-time grant
of 5,000 options for EDO common shares upon initial election as a director.
2,000 of such options are exercisable after 6 months of date of grant and 3,000
of such options are immediately exercisable. Newly elected directors are
required to own, or acquire within 60 days of election, at least 1,000 EDO
common shares. Directors who are not employees of EDO may receive additional
compensation for undertaking special assignments outside the normal scope of
their duties as directors. Philpott, Ball & Company, of which Mr. Ball is
Chairman, performed investment banking services for EDO during 1999 in
connection with the merger and will receive $75,000 if the merger with AIL is
not completed or $400,000 if the merger is completed.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Based solely upon a review of Forms 3 and 4 and amendments thereto
furnished to EDO pursuant to Rule 16a-3(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, during its most recent fiscal year and Form 5 and amendments
thereto furnished to EDO with respect to its most recent fiscal year, and
certain written representations provided to EDO, there was no person who, at any
time during the fiscal year, was a director, officer, beneficial owner of more
than ten percent of any class of equity securities of EDO or any
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other person subject to Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act with respect
to EDO because of the requirements of Section 30 of the Investment Company Act
or Section 17 of the Public Utility Holding Company Act that failed to file on a
timely basis, as disclosed in the above forms, reports required by Section 16(a)
of the Securities Exchange Act during the most recent fiscal year or prior
fiscal years.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME AGE POSITION, TERM OF OFFICE AND PRIOR POSITIONS
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<S> <C> <C>
Frank A. Fariello.................... 65 Chairman of the Board since 1997 and Chief Executive
Officer since 1994. He was President from 1993 to 1998.
Director since 1982. Since February 16, 2000 he has been
the Acting Chief Financial Officer.
William J. Frost..................... 58 Vice President-Administration since 1994, Assistant
Secretary since 1995.
Marvin D. Genzer..................... 59 Vice President since 1990, General Counsel since 1988,
and Secretary since 1995.
Ira Kaplan........................... 64 President since 1998 and Chief Operating Officer since
1997, prior to which he was Executive Vice President
since 1997 and Vice President since 1995.
Kenneth A. Paladino(1)............... 42 Vice President-Finance and Treasurer since 1995.
</TABLE>
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(1) Mr. Paladino's employment with EDO ended February 15, 2000.
Each executive officer is appointed by the Board of Directors (the
"Board"), and holds office until the first meeting of the Board following the
next succeeding annual meeting of shareholders, and thereafter until a successor
is appointed and qualified, unless the executive officer dies, is disqualified,
resigns or is removed in accordance with EDO's By-Laws.
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Executive Compensation
The following table summarizes the total compensation of the chief
executive officer of EDO and each of the four most highly compensated executive
officers whose total compensation exceeds $100,000 (the "named Executive
Officers") for the fiscal years ending December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
LONG-TERM COMPENSATION
ANNUAL --------------------------
COMPENSATION RESTRICTED SECURITIES
----------------- STOCK UNDERLYING ALL OTHER
SALARY BONUS AWARDS(1) OPTIONS/ SARS COMPENSATION(2)
NAME AND PRINCIPAL POSITION YEAR ($) ($) ($) (#) ($)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Frank A. Fariello.................. 1999 352,512 117,000 0 0 11,458
Chairman of the Board and 1998 338,163 174,000 258,750 14,500 5,601
Chief Executive Officer; 1997 315,277 162,000 266,000 19,000 4,605
Acting Chief Financial Officer
William J. Frost................... 1999 129,757 28,000 0 0 3,888
Vice President-Administration 1998 126,832 38,000 25,875 5,000 5,589
and Assistant Secretary 1997 118,952 31,000 21,000 1,500 4,480
Marvin D. Genzer................... 1999 144,504 28,000 0 0 3,888
Vice President, General Counsel 1998 139,609 42,000 25,875 6,000 5,601
and Secretary 1997 127,294 32,000 21,000 1,500 4,540
Ira Kaplan......................... 1999 231,249 80,000 0 0 13,069
President and Chief Operating 1998 218,853 88,000 120,750 8,750 5,601
Officer 1997 195,741 79,000 157,500 11,250 4,605
Kenneth A. Paladino(3)............. 1999 150,004 0 0 0 153,888
Vice President -- Finance and 1998 147,504 37,000 51,750 6,000 5,601
Treasurer 1997 128,656 37,000 105,000 7,500 9,335
</TABLE>
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(1) The number and value of the aggregate restricted stock holdings at the end
of 1999 for Messrs. Fariello, Frost, Genzer, Kaplan and Paladino were
respectively: 142,250 shares, $835,719; 20,000 shares, $117,500; 24,000
shares, $141,000; 59,000 shares, $346,625; and 36,000 shares, $211,500.
Dividends are paid on restricted stock.
(2) Amounts reflect the value of EDO's contributions to the named Executive
Officers' employee stock ownership plan accounts. In addition, the amount
for Mr. Paladino for 1997 and Messrs. Fariello and Kaplan for 1999 includes
$4,730, $7,570 and $9,181, respectively, representing a one-time gain for
the purchase of their company cars at book value, which was less than fair
market value. The amount for Mr. Paladino for 1999 also includes $150,000
representing a one-time "stay bonus" paid to him in return for his agreement
to remain with EDO until November 25, 1999. Mr. Paladino was also paid an
additional $100,000 on February 15, 2000 in return for his agreement to
remain with the Company until that date.
(3) Mr. Paladino's employment with EDO ended February 15, 2000.
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The following table provides the aggregate number and total value of
exercised and unexercised options of the named Executive Officers for fiscal
year 1999 under EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan.
AGGREGATED OPTION/SAR EXERCISES IN LAST FISCAL YEAR AND FY-END OPTION/SAR VALUES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NUMBER OF SECURITIES VALUE OF UNEXERCISED
UNDERLYING UNEXERCISED IN-THE-MONEY
SHARES OPTIONS/SARS OPTIONS/SARS
ACQUIRED ON VALUE AT FY-END AT FY-END
EXERCISE REALIZED (#) ($)
NAME (#) ($) EXERCISABLE/UNEXERCISABLE EXERCISABLE/UNEXERCISABLE
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Frank A. Fariello................ 10,000 $49,975 83,000/33,500 97,400/0
William J. Frost................. 0 0 17,800/6,500 19,480/0
Marvin D. Genzer................. 0 0 19,000/7,500 19,960/0
Ira Kaplan....................... 0 0 39,000/20,000 36,525/0
Kenneth A. Paladino(1)........... 0 0 12,200/13,500 9,570/0
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(1) Mr. Paladino's employment with EDO ended on February 15, 2000.
Pension and Retirement Plans
PENSION PLAN TABLE
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$100,000 $ 8,500 $17,000 $25,500 $ 34,000 $ 42,500 $ 51,000 $ 59,500 $ 67,000
150,000 12,750 25,500 38,250 51,000 63,750 76,500 89,250 100,500
200,000 17,000 34,000 51,000 68,000 85,000 102,000 119,000 134,000
250,000 21,250 42,500 63,750 85,000 106,250 127,500 148,750 167,500
300,000 25,500 51,000 76,500 102,000 127,500 153,000 178,500 201,000
350,000 29,750 59,500 89,250 119,000 148,750 178,500 208,250 234,500
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The pension plan table above shows the estimated annual benefits, based on
straight life annuity, payable upon retirement under the EDO non-contributory
employees pension plan and the EDO non-qualified supplemental retirement benefit
plan to individuals in specified compensation and years of service
classifications. The figures set forth above are before deduction of social
security benefits.
Benefits payable under the EDO non-contributory employees pension plan are
based on (i) the average of an employee's five highest consecutive years'
compensation (annual salary as of January 1 of each year, not the total annual
salary shown in the summary compensation table, excluding bonus) out of the
employee's final ten years of employment with EDO prior to retirement, and (ii)
the number of years of credited service. As of January 1, 2000, Messrs.
Fariello, Frost, Genzer, Kaplan and Paladino had completed, respectively, 35,
30, 31, 38 and 9 years of credited service under the EDO non-contributory
employees pension plan.
Under the EDO nonqualified supplemental retirement benefit plan, employees
will receive from EDO any amount by which their benefits earned under the
pension plan exceed the limitations imposed by the Internal Revenue Code. For
any participant whose employment actually or constructively terminates within
three years following a "change of control" (as defined in the EDO non-qualified
supplemental retirement benefit plan), vesting would accelerate; and all accrued
benefits either would become automatically payable in a lump sum based on
present value or, at the discretion of the compensation committee, would be
funded under a third party arrangement intended to insure payment of such
benefits in the future. The proposed merger with AIL will not constitute a
change of control under the plan.
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Compensation Committee Report on Executive Compensation
The compensation committee of the EDO board of directors is composed
entirely of outside directors. One of the committee's functions is to determine
the compensation of EDO's executive officers. The compensation committee's
overall objectives in establishing the compensation of EDO's executive officers
are to: enhance shareholder value; attract and retain talented, experienced,
qualified individuals, critical to the short and long-term success of EDO, by
providing compensation competitive to that offered by comparable competitors;
align the interests of executive officers with the long-term interests of
shareholders by providing award opportunities that can result in ownership of
EDO common shares and increase the portion of executive compensation based on
EDO's performance.
The compensation committee achieves these objectives by providing executive
officers with total compensation packages comprised of three elements:
short-term compensation, intermediate-term compensation, and long-term stock
option compensation.
SHORT-TERM COMPENSATION
Base salary is primarily set in accordance with competitive comparable base
salaries paid by a set of peer group companies and national studies as verified
by an outside agency. Decisions on base salary are also subjectively based on
EDO's performance when compared to others in the industry, EDO's current and
projected size, EDO's pursuit of new product initiatives, and recognition of
EDO's performance in industry reports.
Annual incentive compensation awards for executive officers are primarily a
function of EDO's operational results for the year in accordance with an
established plan. The plan provides for the establishment, by the compensation
committee, of specific target performance criteria. These performance criteria
are set in accordance with the strategic and operating objectives of EDO and
individual business units at the beginning of each year and include, but are not
limited to financial criteria, such as corporate and business unit earnings,
return on capital employed, cash flow and revenue growth and subjectively-based
individual qualitative goals. The compensation committee also reserves the right
to exercise its subjective discretion in amending any annual incentive
compensation awards based on overall corporate considerations at the time of the
award.
Annual incentive compensation awards were paid to executive officers based
on the achievement of performance goals established for 1999. Mr. Fariello's
combined salary and bonus for 1999 was $42,651 less than for 1998, reflecting
the results of the Company and performance against personal and corporate
objectives.
Executive officers' compensation also includes, in addition to
participation in EDO-wide plans generally available to all employees, certain
benefits comparable to those of other businesses in EDO's industry, such as a
supplemental pension and other items as reported collectively in the summary
compensation table.
INTERMEDIATE-TERM COMPENSATION
Under EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan and prior similar shareholder
approved plans, subjective awards of performance units and stock can be made,
including contingent awards of performance shares and restricted EDO common
shares.
Restricted EDO common shares have been generally awarded at the beginning
of a performance period and convey to the executive officer receiving the award
all the rights of share ownership, including voting rights and dividends as may
be paid to holders of EDO common shares.
In 1999, the compensation committee did not grant any restricted EDO common
shares to executive officers.
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LONG-TERM STOCK OPTION COMPENSATION
In accordance with EDO's 1996 long-term incentive plan, options to purchase
EDO common shares are ordinarily awarded to executive officers at market price
and become exercisable after three years. EDO did not award any stock options to
executive officers in 1999.
With respect to the one million dollar cap on deductibility under Section
162 of the Internal Revenue Code, EDO does not presently believe that the
compensation of its executive officers will approach such level. As a result,
EDO has not established a policy with respect to Section 162. In addition, the
compensation committee emphasizes the portion of executive compensation based on
performance, which further serves to reduce the likelihood of reaching the
Section 162 cap.
Members of the Committee:
Robert Alvine (Chairman)
Mellon C. Baird
George A. Strutz, Jr.
Comparison of Five-year Cumulative Return
The following graph shows a five-year comparison of cumulative total
returns on the EDO common shares, based on the market price of EDO common
shares, with the cumulative total return of companies in the Standard & Poor's
500 Index and the Value Line Aerospace/Defense Group.
[EDO CORPORATION PERFORMANCE GRAPH]
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1994 100.00 100.00 100.00
1995 148.15 137.50 154.35
1996 210.91 169.47 211.11
1997 262.54 226.03 255.11
1998 254.73 290.22 240.17
1999 182.10 349.08 312.58
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Executive Life Insurance Plan
EDO maintains an Executive Life Insurance Plan for key employees, including
the named Executive Officers, funded by EDO-owned life insurance policies on the
participants. Preretirement death, disability and
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retirement benefits are available, for at least 15 years, as an annuity option
equivalent in value to a percentage no greater than 40% of the participant's
base annual salary (as base annual salary is defined in the Executive Life
Insurance Plan). Generally, the Executive Life Insurance Plan may be terminated
at any time unilaterally by EDO. Special provisions, however, would apply
following a change of control (as defined in the Executive Life Insurance Plan):
vesting would accelerate, and payments would be automatically payable or would
be funded under a third party arrangement intended to insure payment. The
proposed merger with AIL Technologies Inc. will not constitute a change of
control under the plan.
Executive Termination Agreements
EDO is a party to executive termination agreements with Messrs. Fariello,
Kaplan and Genzer which provide for severance benefits in the event employment
terminates within three years following a change in control (as defined in the
agreements) unless termination is on account of death, normal retirement or
termination for cause. These agreements provide basic severance benefits which
include an amount equal to three times the sum of: (i) the executive officer's
annual base salary; plus (ii) either (a) 20% of the executive officer's base
salary, or (b) the highest percentage of base salary paid as a bonus to the
executive officer over the prior three years, whichever is greater. The
agreements also provide for the payment of legal fees incurred by the executive
officers to enforce their rights under the agreements and for additional
compensation to take into account the effect of any excise tax on executive
officers' net benefits under the agreements and EDO's other benefit plans. In
connection with the proposed merger with AIL, these agreements will be replaced
by employment agreements, but only if such transaction closes.
1996 Long-term Incentive Plan
EDO maintains the 1996 long-term incentive plan for executive officers and
other key employees of EDO and its subsidiaries. Pursuant to the 1996 long-term
incentive plan, EDO can grant the following types of awards: (1) nonstatutory
and incentive stock options; (2) stock appreciation rights; (3) restricted
shares; (4) performance shares and performance units; and/or (5) stock in lieu
of other cash compensation. Each of these awards may be granted alone, in
conjunction with or in tandem with other awards under the 1996 long-term
incentive plan and/or cash awards outside the 1996 long-term incentive plan.
The 1996 long-term incentive plan provides that, except as provided below,
in the event of a change in control: (i) all SARs will become immediately
exercisable; (ii) the restrictions and deferral limitations applicable to
outstanding performance share, restricted share, and performance unit awards
will lapse and the shares in question will fully vest; and (iii) each option
shall be canceled in exchange for cash in an amount equal to the excess of the
highest price paid (or offered) for EDO common shares during the preceding 60
day period over the exercise price for such option. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, if the compensation committee determines that the grantee of such
award will receive a new award (or have the grantee's prior award honored) in a
manner which preserves its value and eliminates the risk that the value of the
award will be forfeited due to involuntary termination, no acceleration of
exercisability or vesting, lapse of restriction or deferral limitations, or cash
settlement will occur as a result of a change in control. The proposed merger
with AIL will not constitute a change of control under the plan.
Insurance for Indemnification of Directors and Officers
EDO renewed its directors' and officers' liability insurance policy
effective December 31, 1998 for a term ending on December 31, 2000. This policy
insures the directors and corporate and business unit officers of EDO and its
subsidiaries against certain liabilities they may incur in the performance of
their duties, and EDO against any obligation to indemnify such individuals
against such liabilities. The policy was issued by Great American Insurance
Company for a premium for the above term of $166,000.
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SELECTION OF AUDITORS
KPMG LLP are currently the certified public accountants serving as EDO's
independent auditors. During 1999, KPMG LLP audited the accounts of EDO and its
subsidiaries and also provided other professional services to EDO in connection
with SEC filings.
Upon recommendation of the audit committee, the EDO board of directors has
appointed KPMG LLP as the independent auditors for 2000 and has further directed
that management submit the selection of independent auditors for ratification by
the EDO shareholders at the EDO meeting. We anticipate that one or more
representatives of KPMG LLP will be present at the EDO meeting to answer
shareholder questions and to make a statement, if they desire to do so.
Shareholder ratification of the selection of KPMG LLP as EDO's independent
auditors is not required by EDO's bylaws or otherwise. However, the EDO board of
directors is submitting the selection of KPMG LLP to EDO shareholders for
ratification as a matter of good corporate practice. If the EDO shareholders
fail to ratify the selection, the EDO board of directors and the audit committee
will reconsider whether to retain that firm. Even if the selection is ratified,
the EDO board of directors and the audit committee in their discretion may
direct the appointment of a different independent accounting firm at any time
during the year if they determine that such a change would be in the best
interests of EDO and its shareholders.
The affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes cast by the
holders of outstanding EDO common shares and EDO preferred shares (voting
together as a single class) is required to ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as
independent auditors for EDO for 2000.
THE EDO BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT THE HOLDERS OF EDO COMMON SHARES
AND EDO PREFERRED SHARES VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT BY THE EDO
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR EDO FOR 2000.
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THE COMPANIES
INDUSTRY BACKGROUND
The defense industry has undergone significant changes precipitated by
ongoing federal budget pressures and new roles and missions to reflect changing
strategic and tactical threats. Since the mid-1980s, the United States defense
budget has declined in real dollars.
Defense budget reductions since the peak cold war years have produced a
consolidation of the major defense and aerospace corporations. The extremely
large prime contractors created by this wave of consolidation (The Boeing
Company, Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Company) constitute a key customer
community for companies in AIL's and EDO's size range. Mid-size companies such
as AIL and EDO frequently function as first-tier suppliers to the major prime
contractors.
A very tight labor market exists nationally for electrical engineers and
technicians. The shortfall between supply and demand for these people will most
likely increase in each of the next several years due to demographics alone. A
particular example is the critical need for electrical engineers to support the
many start-up ventures in space-based communication systems. Companies with
specific technical manpower resources and technological capabilities are well
positioned to supplement the increasing manpower shortages of the large prime
defense contractors.
International markets are increasingly important in areas such as defense,
environment and communications. There is a major world-wide effort to upgrade
surface navies, including their electronics systems. The demonstrated
effectiveness of electronic jamming systems as a defense against surface-to-air
missiles creates opportunities to market reduced capability systems
internationally. Nuclear safety, world-wide nuclear clean-up and nuclear
non-proliferation initiatives create international opportunities for the sale of
sophisticated monitoring equipment.
A significant volume of merger and acquisition activity continues to occur
in the industry. Transactions are now occurring more frequently among small and
mid-size companies. Transactions are consummated for several strategic reasons,
including consolidation of niche market positions, acquisition of new product
lines and greater profitability resulting from more efficient utilization of
resources.
Tight control of overhead costs and program or product line cost and
schedule performance are more critical than ever as a result of the greater use
of fixed price contracts by government agencies and various pressures associated
with commercial and international transactions, including stringent delivery
requirements and penalties for not meeting contract schedule requirements.
Industry response to these requirements includes sophisticated management,
finance and production control systems, as well as an increasingly heavy
emphasis on quality to eliminate unnecessary costs.
EDO CORPORATION
EDO Corporation was incorporated in New York in 1925 by Earl Dodge Osborn,
from whose initials "EDO" is derived.
EDO designs and manufactures advanced electronic and mechanical systems and
engineered materials for domestic and international defense and industrial
markets.
EDO organizes its business into two segments, which constitute its
continuing operations: Defense and Aerospace Systems; and Engineered Materials.
You can find additional information concerning EDO's business in item 1 of
EDO's annual report on Form 10-K which we are delivering to you along with this
joint proxy statement/prospectus and which is incorporated by reference into
this joint proxy statement/prospectus. See "Where to Find More Information"
beginning on page 118.
EDO ACQUISITION III CORPORATION
EDO Acquisition III is a wholly-owned subsidiary of EDO organized for the
sole purpose of merging with AIL.
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AIL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Overview
AIL Systems Inc. evolved from various war-related research efforts during
World War II, and was originally incorporated as Airborne Instruments Laboratory
in 1945. AIL Systems was acquired by Cutler-Hammer, Inc. in 1958 and operated as
a division of Cutler-Hammer until that company was acquired by Eaton Corporation
in 1979. AIL Systems operated as a division of Eaton until 1988 when it was
incorporated as AIL Systems. AIL Systems was divested from Eaton on September
30, 1997 and majority ownership in a new holding company, AIL, was transferred
to a newly-created employee stock ownership plan. AIL is not an operating
company; all operations are conducted by AIL Systems and its subsidiaries.
Since its inception, AIL has primarily pursued electronics-based business
involving the sale of high-technology, defense related electronics to the United
States government. Current business areas include antennas, spaceborne
electronics, radars, electronic warfare, environmental products, interference
cancellation systems, test equipment and engineering services. In 1999,
approximately 61% of sales were to the United States Department of Defense (DoD)
and its prime subcontractors, approximately 25% were to other United States
government customers, and approximately 14% were commercial.
Except for two operations in California and four field offices, the
majority of AIL employees are located in Deer Park, New York. American
Nucleonics Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AIL, has approximately 50
employees and is located in Westlake, California. Technical Service Operations
(TSO) is a division of AIL with about 150 employees and is located in Lancaster,
California.
AIL went through a period of declining sales from 1989 through 1996. Since
then, overall sales have increased steadily as defense sales stabilized and
sales increased in the non-defense government and commercial sectors. AIL's
strategy is to pursue dual paths to achieve growth; internal growth through new
product lines and external growth through the acquisition of companies with
complementary products or services. AIL made its first acquisition early in 1998
when it acquired all of the stock of Dorne & Margolin, a Long Island-based
antenna company with approximately $19 million in sales for the year ended
December 31, 1998.
In 1989, AIL launched a quality initiative called "AIL 2000." Outside
recognition of AIL's quality includes ISO 9001 certification, Software
Engineering Institute Level 2 certification, receipt of the James S. Cogswell
security award presented by the DoD for outstanding performance in the field of
security, and receipt of the New York State Governor's Excelsior Award, given to
organizations in New York that practice the highest standards of excellence and
quality.
Past Relationship with Eaton Corporation
From 1988 through 1997 AIL functioned as a separately-incorporated
subsidiary of Eaton. The AIL board of directors consisted of two outside
directors, one of whom served as chairman of the board, four Eaton corporate
officers, and the President and Chief Executive Officer of AIL. The AIL board of
directors met at least quarterly, provided guidance and counsel on issues of
strategic importance, and approved major capital expenditures, investments,
business acquisitions and other matters of comparable importance.
Day-to-day operation and control of AIL was exercised by its officers and
senior management team. There was little or no interaction or interdivisional
business between AIL and other organizational units of Eaton. As a subsidiary of
Eaton, AIL was not responsible for obtaining external sources of financing.
Instead, AIL participated in Eaton's centralized funding and cash management
system. Any capital requirements of AIL which were in excess of internally
generated funds were financed by Eaton.
Products and Government Contracts
Antennas
AIL designs and produces antenna systems for a wide variety of applications
including radar, electronic warfare, missile simulation, communications and
airport ground surveillance. AIL antennas are deployed on all types of
platforms, including military and commercial aircraft, aircraft carriers and
other surface ships,
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submarines and ground-level installations. Antenna types include whips, planer
arrays, reflectors, horns, circular arrays and collinear arrays.
Radar
Radar products produced by AIL include lightweight, ground moving target
indicator systems and fixed target imagery Synthetic Aperture Radars used in
surveillance and air intercept roles. AIL's AN/APS-144 is a lightweight,
low-cost airborne moving target indicator radar currently in production for the
United States Army. AIL also supplies the radar missile approach warning system,
currently operational on the United States Air Force's B-1B bomber.
Environmental Products
Environmental products produced by AIL include the RAM 2000 remote air
monitoring system and the GammaCam gamma ray imaging system. The RAM 2000
detects, identifies and measures hundreds of harmful gases in the local
atmosphere. It is currently in continuous, around-the-clock operation at several
petrochemical plants. GammaCam provides accurate, two-dimensional visual
mappings of gamma ray sources as well as dose rates. GammaCam is used by the
United States Department of Energy (DoE) and by commercial nuclear power plants.
Space Products
AIL manufactures a wide array of products for spaceborne applications.
These include antennas, electronic systems, subsystems and components and
digital processors. These products cover a wide frequency spectrum up to 100 GHz
and include both broad-band and narrow-band applications. Electronic systems and
subsystems include Ka-band low noise amplifiers, Ka-band mixers, L-band
amplifiers, Ka-band power amplifiers, Ka-band low noise downconverters, ferrite
switches, beam-forming networks and frequency synthesizers.
TSO and ANC
TSO designs and produces a line of electronic warfare test equipment,
transportable test laboratories, a portable radar simulator and an Avionics Data
Acquisition and Control System. ANC produces Interference Cancellation Systems
for a variety of applications, including the United States Navy's CV-22 Osprey
tiltrotor aircraft, the United States Navy's ERGM missile and SATCOM satellite
receivers. ANC's Trailblazer Inter Server Correlation Systems is used in
wireless telecommunications repeater systems.
Universal Exciter Upgrade Program
AIL is currently in production under a contract with the United States Navy
referred to as the Universal Exciter Upgrade Program. The Universal Exciter is
the electronics unit in the AN/ALQ-99 airborne radar jamming system that
provides the specific jamming techniques and modulations to defeat individual
threat emitters. AIL produced and delivered 579 Universal Exciters to the United
States Navy in the past. Under the Upgrade Program these units are now being
retrofitted with improvements that extend the frequency range and provide
advanced jamming techniques.
B-1B Defensive Avionics
AIL's AN/ALQ-161 is the defensive avionics system that protects the United
States Air Force B-1B bomber from radar-guided missile threats. AIL previously
delivered over 11,000 Line Replaceable Units to the United States Air Force for
the B-1B fleet. AIL's current effort on this program consists of multiple
contracts and task orders to provide continuing logistics support and capability
upgrades to the AN/ALQ-161 system. These include software upgrades that have
occurred every 12-24 months, as well as hardware improvements to address both
situation awareness and jamming effectiveness.
Sales and Marketing
AIL's sales of its defense products to the United States government are
usually made under negotiated long-term contracts or subcontracts covering one
or more years of production. The company believes that its long history of
association with its military customers is an important factor in its overall
business, and that the
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experience it has gained through this history has enhanced its ability to
anticipate its customers' needs. AIL's approach to its defense business is to
anticipate specific customer needs and to develop systems to meet those needs
either at its own expense or pursuant to research and development contracts. AIL
sells defense products as a prime contractor and through subcontracts with other
prime contractors.
AIL generally sells its space products directly to spacecraft manufacturers
and integrators. It sells its antenna products to United States aircraft
original equipment manufacturers, and to both United States and international
airlines through worldwide distributors. AIL sells its environmental products to
the DoE and in industrial and commercial markets. In foreign markets, AIL sells
its environmental products commercially through a network of sales
representatives. AIL's policy is generally to denominate all foreign contracts
in United States dollars.
Customers
The DoD is a key customer of AIL. AIL has contracts with the United States
Navy and the United States Air Force. Collectively, these contracts account for
about two-thirds of AIL's annual sales. AIL also has United States government
customers other than the DoD. These include the DoE and the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration.
In recent years, AIL has expanded sales with commercial customers,
including major United States prime aerospace companies such as Lockheed-Martin,
Hughes Space and Communications and TRW, commercial aviation original equipment
manufacturers (OEM's) such as The Boeing Company, Learjet and Raytheon Company,
and major airlines such as American, United, Delta and Northwest. In the
Environmental Products area, AIL's customers include Babcock & Wilcox,
Framatome, Bayer Corporation, and approximately 25% of United States commercial
nuclear power plant operators, including Entergy, PECO, Carolina Power and
Light, California Edison and Southern Nuclear Operating Co.
Research and Development
AIL performs research and development (R&D) under contract to customers and
also funds independent research and development. R&D projects are designed to
develop technology for new products and to improve AIL's competitive position
relative to future business opportunities.
AIL's R&D projects over the past few years have been driven by global
trends and priorities, including the increase in space-based communication
systems, the nuclear clean-up being undertaken in the United States, the
priority being given to radar jamming in support of tactical air strikes and the
on-going world-wide upgrade of military navy vessels. Some of its recent R&D
projects have included receiver advancements in several areas, radar system
performance enhancements, downconverters, amplifiers and mixers in Ka-Band,
gamma ray imaging and remote air monitoring environmental instruments and
customized antennas and antenna subsystems.
Competition
A major portion of AIL's business comes from continuing support of the
AN/ALQ-161 defensive avionics system on the United States Air Force B-1B bomber,
and upgrade of the Universal Exciter, which is part of the AN/ALQ-99 support
jamming system on the United States Navy EA-6B aircraft. AIL believes its
history and performance under these programs provide it with certain advantages
over potential competitors. In pursuing new defense business, AIL could be in
competition with major defense and aerospace prime contractors and other
mid-sized companies, many of whom have significantly greater resources than AIL.
AIL is the incumbent supplier of antennas to numerous customers. However,
this is a competitive environment where several small to mid-size companies
exist as alternative suppliers for certain types of antennas. Several of these
competitors have greater resources than AIL.
TSO operates in niche markets where it competes with large engineering
service companies, many of whom have greater resources than AIL. AIL believes
TSO's competitive advantage is the technology base it can draw on to complement
the service portion of its business, its competitive pricing policies and its
flexibility in addressing customer requirements. ANC currently has limited
competition in its niche markets for
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interference cancellation systems, although that could change. AIL believes
ANC's competitive advantage is the performance offered by its technical approach
to interference cancellation.
Principal competition for AIL's commercial space products comes from the
prime contractors who are frequently AIL's customers in this business area, as
well as other major electronic system suppliers, many of whom have greater
resources than AIL. AIL believes its competitive advantage in this business area
is its advanced Ka-band technology and state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques
for high-density, space-qualified electronic systems.
Backlog
Funded backlog at December 31, 1999 was approximately $131 million.
Employees
AIL has approximately 1,115 full-time employees, 18 part-time employees and
17 temporary employees. Approximately 316 of these employees are in engineering,
230 are general and administrative, 369 are in manufacturing, 41 are in material
handling, 146 are located in TSO in Lancaster, California, and 48 are full-time
ANC employees.
Properties
AIL owns approximately 756,000 square feet of building space situated on
approximately 101 acres in Deer Park, New York.
All space occupied by AIL outside of Deer Park, New York is leased by AIL.
TSO occupies two leased facilities in Lancaster, California; one facility of
23,433 square feet and a second of 4,800 square feet. ANC occupies 40,000 square
feet of leased space in Westlake, California. In addition, AIL leases a total of
8,045 square feet of space to accommodate field offices in Warner Robins,
Georgia; Arlington, Virginia; Dayton, Ohio; Hampton, Virginia; Bellevue,
Nebraska; and Ridgecrest, California.
Patents
Although AIL owns numerous patents and has filed applications for
additional patents associated with its current products and new technology, AIL
does not believe that its operations depend upon its patents. AIL's government
contracts generally license it to use patents owned by others and other similar
provisions in government contracts awarded to other companies make it impossible
for AIL to prevent the use by other companies of its patents in most domestic
work. In some of AIL's commercial businesses, advanced technology is a key
element in preserving AIL's competitive position. Accordingly, protection of
strategically important intellectual property with patents is a regular,
on-going process. Where appropriate, AIL maintains patent protection within the
United States as well as in current or potential foreign markets.
Environmental Matters
AIL does not believe that it has any environmental matters that will have a
material adverse effect on its financial statements.
Litigation
AIL has been named as a party in certain lawsuits in the ordinary course of
business, none of which it believes will have a material adverse effect on its
financial condition.
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS OF EDO
The table below contains certain information with respect to the only
beneficial owners known to EDO, based upon publicly available documents, as of
February 23, 2000, of more than 5% of the EDO common shares.
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EDO Corporation 222,381 and 57,384 ESOP Preferred Shares 10.9%
Employee Stock Ownership Plan convertible into 573,840(1)
60 East 42nd Street, Suite 5010
New York, NY 10165
Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. 7% Convertible Subordinated Debentures 13.0%
One Financial Center due 2011 convertible into 1,011,455
Boston, MA 02111
David L. Babson and Company Inc.(2) 695,900 10.3%
One Memorial Drive
Cambridge, MA 02142
Dimensional Fund Advisors Inc.(3) 391,000 5.8%
1299 Ocean Avenue, 11th Floor
Santa Monica, CA 90401
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(1) Represents EDO common shares and EDO preferred shares held by the trust
established to fund the EDO employee stock ownership plan, all of which EDO
common shares and EDO preferred shares are held for the benefit of the
participants under such plan. Under the terms of the EDO employee stock
ownership plan, EDO common shares and EDO preferred shares which have been
allocated to the account of a participant are required to be voted in
accordance with the direction of such participant. EDO common shares and EDO
preferred shares which are not so allocated are deemed to be allocated
solely for the purpose of determining how such EDO common shares and EDO
preferred shares are to be voted. In addition, EDO common shares and EDO
preferred shares so allocated or deemed to be allocated, as to which no
directions are given, are voted in the same proportion as those EDO common
shares and EDO preferred shares as to which voting instructions have been
received. Each EDO preferred share is entitled to 12.3 votes on all matters
presented to holders of EDO common shares, voting together as one class. EDO
believes that the EDO stock ownership plan is not the beneficial owner of
such EDO common shares and EDO preferred shares, as the trustee under the
EDO employee stock ownership plan trust has no voting or investment power
with respect to such EDO common shares and EDO preferred shares.
(2) David L. Babson, in its capacity as investment adviser, may be deemed the
beneficial owner of these EDO common shares which are owned by numerous
investment counseling clients.
(3) According to Schedule 13G dated February 12, 2000, filed by Dimensional Fund
Advisors Inc., an investment advisor registered under Section 203 of the
Investment Advisors Act of 1940, Dimensional furnishes investment advice to
four investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of
1940, and serves as investment manager to certain other commingled group
trusts and separate accounts. In its role as investment adviser or manager,
Dimensional possesses voting and/or investment power over the securities
that are owned by the Funds. Dimensional disclaims beneficial ownership of
such securities.
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS OF AIL
The following chart presents certain information with respect to each
beneficial owner of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of AIL common stock
as of March 22, 2000.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AMOUNT OF SHARES OF
NAME AND ADDRESS OF STOCKHOLDER AIL COMMON STOCK PERCENTAGE OF CLASS
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<S> <C> <C>
AIL Technologies Inc.(1).................................. 4,139,435 71%
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
455 Commack Road
Deer Park, New York 11729-4591
Eaton Corporation(2)...................................... 754,598 13%
Eaton Center
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
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(1) Represents shares of AIL common stock held by the trust established to fund
the AIL employee stock ownership plan. All of these shares are held for the
benefit of the participants under the plan. Under the terms of the plan,
shares which have been allocated to the account of a participant are
required to be voted in accordance with the direction of the participant.
Shares which are not allocated are deemed to be allocated solely for the
purpose of determining how such shares are to be voted. Shares which are
allocated (or deemed allocated) to participants as to which no voting
directions are given are voted in the same proportion as those shares as to
which voting instructions have been received by the trustee. The AIL
employee stock ownership plan disclaims beneficial ownership of all
allocated and unallocated shares held in the trust under the plan.
(2) Shares are held by Defense Systems Holding Co., a Nevada corporation and a
subsidiary of Eaton Corporation.
The following chart presents information with respect to the beneficial
ownership of AIL common stock as of March 22, 2000 by:
- each executive officer of AIL named in the summary compensation table set
forth under "Information Regarding Future Officers and Directors of EDO
and The Surviving Company." on page 107;
- each director of AIL; and
- all executive officers and directors of AIL as a group.
Unless otherwise noted, each of the executive officers and directors named
below has sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares shown as
being owned beneficially by him or her.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AMOUNT OF SHARES OF
AIL COMMON STOCK
NAME OF STOCKHOLDER (NOTES 1-3) PERCENTAGE OF CLASS
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<S> <C> <C>
James M. Smith............................................ 358,455 6.1%
Darrell L. Reed........................................... 174,532 3.0%
Neil A. Armstrong......................................... 21,617 *
Ronald L. Leach........................................... 6,642 *
Edmond R. Bresnihan....................................... 116,145 2.0%
Patricia Comiskey......................................... 36,086 *
All executive officers and directors as a group........... 713,477 12.2%
</TABLE>
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* Less than 1%
(1) The amounts indicated include the following number of restricted shares of
AIL common stock under AIL's 1998 long-term incentive restricted stock plan
and, as of December 31, 1999, shares allocated under AIL's employee stock
ownership plan: Mr. Smith, 101,843.7 shares; Mr. Reed, 50,557.3 shares, Mr.
Bresnihan, 30,923.7 shares; Ms. Comiskey, 17,216.8 shares; all directors and
executive officers as a group, 199,364.7 shares.
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(2) The amounts indicated include the following number of shares of AIL common
stock which each individual and all directors and executive officers as a
group has the right to acquire within 60 days upon exercise of options
pursuant to AIL's 1998 long-term incentive stock option plan: Mr. Smith,
4,059 shares; Mr. Reed, 1,955 shares; Mr. Bresnihan, 1,114 shares; Ms.
Comiskey, 619 shares; Mr. Armstrong, 4,950 shares; Mr. Leach, 2,475 shares.
(3) The amounts indicated above include the following number of shares of AIL
common stock held by certain family members and trusts established for the
benefit of certain family members of Messrs. Smith, Reed and Bresnihan: Mr.
Smith, 59,000 shares; Mr. Reed, 120,300 shares; Mr. Bresnihan, 8,400 shares.
Messrs. Smith, Reed and Bresnihan each disclaims beneficial ownership of the
shares held by his respective family members and trusts.
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INFORMATION REGARDING FUTURE OFFICERS
AND DIRECTORS OF EDO AND THE SURVIVING COMPANY
DIRECTORS
The EDO board of directors currently consists of 9 members. As required by
the merger agreement, upon the effective date of the merger, EDO will expand the
size of its board to 11 members and appoint Neil A. Armstrong and Ronald L.
Leach as directors of EDO to serve until EDO's 2001 annual meeting. EDO's board
of directors has already resolved to nominate Mr. Armstrong and Mr. Leach for
election as directors at EDO's 2001 annual meeting, to serve until EDO's 2003
annual meeting and 2002 annual meeting, respectively. Mr. Armstrong's and Mr.
Leach's biographical information is set forth below:
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<CAPTION>
TERM OF OFFICE
AIL DESIGNEES AGE EXPIRING IN BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Neil A. Armstrong.................... 69 2001 Mr. Armstrong has been a director and
chairman of the board of AIL since 1997,
and a director and chairman of the board
of AIL Systems Inc. since 1989. Mr.
Armstrong is a director of Cinergy
Corp., USX Corp., Milacron, Inc.,
Cordant Technologies, Inc. and RTI
International Metals, Inc. and has been
the president of Lorin, Inc. (a
professional service company) since
1973.
Ronald L. Leach...................... 65 2001 Mr. Leach has been a director of AIL
since 1997 and a director of AIL Systems
Inc. since 1991. Mr. Leach joined Eaton
Corporation in 1970. He was elected to
the position of Vice President
Accounting in 1981. Mr. Leach retired
from Eaton in 1997.
</TABLE>
The entire membership of the EDO board of directors following the merger
will be:
Robert E. Allen
Robert Alvine
Neil A. Armstrong
Mellon C. Baird
George M. Ball
Frank A. Fariello (Chairman)
Robert M. Hanisee
Michael J. Hegarty
Ronald L. Leach
James M. Smith
George A. Strutz, Jr.
To review the biographical information of those directors listed above who
are currently directors of EDO, see "Other Proposals to be Considered at the EDO
Annual Meeting -- Election of Directors" beginning on page 89.
The members of EDO Acquisition III's board of directors following the
merger will be:
Frank A. Fariello
Ira Kaplan
Darrell L. Reed
James M. Smith
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Employment Agreements
James M. Smith currently has an employment agreement with AIL. EDO and each
of Messrs. Fariello, Kaplan and Genzer have entered into employment agreements
that will take effect at the closing of the merger. For a description of Mr.
Smith's employment agreement and the amendments to be made to this agreement on
the effective date of the merger and for a description of the employment
agreement between EDO and each of Messrs. Fariello, Kaplan and Genzer, see "The
Merger -- Interests of Certain Persons in the Merger" beginning on page 54.
Compensation Committee
The members of the compensation committee of the AIL board of directors for
the year ended December 31, 1999 were Neil A. Armstrong (Chairman) and Ronald L.
Leach. Neither Mr. Armstrong nor Mr. Leach are employees of AIL or were
employees of AIL during this period. The compensation committee is responsible
for reviewing and making recommendations to the AIL board of directors regarding
compensation for AIL's chief executive officer and other senior executive
officers, as well as reviewing and approving compensation plans, pension plans,
performance targets, and participants and level of awards for incentive
compensation plans.
Compensation of Directors
Non-employee directors of AIL receive an annual fee of $17,500 per year,
payable quarterly, with the chairman of the board receiving an additional
$12,500 per year. Non-employee directors are also paid $1,000 for each full
board meeting attended and $500 for each committee meeting attended with the
chairman of the committee receiving an additional $500 per committee meeting.
Directors who are employees of AIL receive no compensation for membership
on AIL's board of directors or any board committee.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
We have listed below all of the persons expected to be executive officers
of EDO and EDO Acquisition III immediately following the effective time of the
merger. Each of these executive officers is expected to hold office until the
meeting of the board of directors following EDO's 2001 annual meeting, except
Mr. Fariello who is expected to retire in July 2000.
The executive officers of EDO following the merger will be:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Frank A. Fariello Chairman of the Board
James M. Smith President and Chief Executive Officer
Ira Kaplan Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Darrell L. Reed Vice President-Finance, Chief Financial Officer,
Treasurer and Assistant Secretary
Marvin D. Genzer Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel
William J. Frost Vice President-Administration and Assistant Secretary
Edmond R. Bresnihan Vice President-Business Development
</TABLE>
The executive officers of EDO Acquisition III following the merger will be:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
James M. Smith President
Ira Kaplan Vice President
Edmond R. Bresnihan Vice President
Darrell L. Reed Vice President, Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer
and Secretary
Patricia D. Comiskey Assistant Secretary
</TABLE>
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Mr. Reed's and Mr. Bresnihan's biographical information is set forth below:
Darrell L. Reed, age 55
Mr. Reed joined AIL Systems Inc. as Vice President of Finance and Chief
Financial Officer in 1990. In 1991, he assumed additional administrative
responsibilities as both Chief Financial and Administrative Officer. In 1997,
Mr. Reed was elected to AIL's board of directors.
Mr. Reed is chairman of the board of directors of the United Way of Long
Island and is a board member of the Guide Dog Foundation.
Edmond R. Bresnihan, age 58
Mr. Bresnihan directs all aerospace and defense and business development
activities at AIL. Mr. Bresnihan joined AIL Systems Inc. as an Engineer in 1962.
In 1997, he was appointed to his current position, Vice President, Aerospace and
Defense.
Indebtedness of Management
The following executive officers and directors of AIL were indebted to AIL
in the following amounts at all times during the 1999 calendar year:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
James M. Smith $500,000
Darrell L. Reed $185,000
Edmond R. Bresnihan $112,500
Patricia D. Comiskey $ 68,000
</TABLE>
In connection with Eaton's divestiture of AIL in 1997, AIL made loans to
certain members of its management, including Messrs. Smith, Reed and Bresnihan
and Ms. Comiskey, to enable them to purchase shares of AIL common stock. The
loans bore interest at a rate of 4.94% per annum. Each of the managers has
pledged a portion of his or her shares of AIL common stock to AIL as security
for the repayment of these loans. These loans will remain outstanding after the
completion of the merger on substantially the same terms and conditions.
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INFORMATION REGARDING DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS OF AIL
The following table summarizes the total compensation of the chief
executive officer of AIL and each of the most highly compensated executive
officers of AIL whose total compensation exceeds $100,000 for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1999.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
LONG-TERM COMPENSATION
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ANNUAL COMPENSATION RESTRICTED SECURITIES
------------------- STOCK UNDERLYING ALL OTHER
SALARY BONUS AWARDS(1) OPTIONS/SARS COMPENSATION(2)
NAME AND PRINCIPAL POSITION YEAR ($) ($) ($) (#) ($)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
James M. Smith.................. 1999 $365,000 $287,711 $154,160 64,100 $17,715
President and Chief Executive
Officer
Darrell L. Reed................. 1999 195,612 113,744 74,260 1,975 5,490
Vice President & Chief
Financial
Officer, Treasurer and
Secretary
Edmond R. Bresnihan............. 1999 161,720 73,656 43,052 1,125 5,490
Vice President Aerospace &
Defense
Patricia D. Comiskey............ 1999 108,472 46,614 24,158 625 3,787
Director, Human Resources &
Assistant Secretary
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(1) The number and value of the aggregate restricted stock holdings at the close
of 1999 were:
- Mr. Smith: 98,400, $738,000
- Mr. Reed: 47,400, $355,500
- Mr. Bresnihan: 27,480, $206,100
- Ms. Comiskey: 15,420, $115,650
Dividends are paid on restricted stock.
(2) Amounts include the value of AIL's contribution to the named executive
officers' employee stock ownership plan accounts and $12,225 in imputed
income representing a car provided to Mr. Smith.
INDIVIDUAL GRANTS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERCENT OF POTENTIAL REALIZED VALUE
NUMBER OF TOTAL AT ASSUMED ANNUAL RATES
SECURITIES OPTIONS/SARS OF STOCK PRICE APPRECIATION
UNDERLYING GRANTED TO EXERCISE OR FOR OPTION TERM
OPTIONS/SARS EMPLOYEES IN BASE PRICE EXPIRATION ---------------------------
NAME GRANTED (#) FISCAL YEAR ($/SH) DATE 5% ($) 10% ($)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
James M. Smith........... 64,100 41.4% $9.40 12/31/09 $378,831 $1,038,420
Darrell L. Reed.......... 1,975 1.3% 9.40 12/31/09 11,672 31,995
Edmond R. Bresnihan...... 1,125 0.7% 9.40 12/31/09 6,649 18,225
Patricia D. Comiskey..... 625 0.4% 9.40 12/31/09 3,394 10,125
</TABLE>
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AGGREGATED OPTION/SAR EXERCISES IN LAST FISCAL YEAR AND FY-END OPTION/SAR VALUES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NUMBER OF SECURITIES UNDERLYING VALUE OF UNEXERCISED IN-THE-MONEY
OPTIONS/SARS AT FY-END (#) OPTIONS/SARS AT FY-END ($)
NAME EXERCISABLE/UNEXERCISEABLE EXERCISABLE/UNEXERCISEABLE
- ---- ------------------------------- ---------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
James M. Smith........................ 4,059/64,141 0/0
Darrell L. Reed....................... 27,355/1,995 75,109/0
Edmond R. Bresnihan................... 39,914/1,136 125,158/0
Patricia D. Comiskey.................. 22,019/631 49,272/0
</TABLE>
PENSION PLAN TABLE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FINAL AVERAGE BASE YEARS OF CREDITED SERVICE AT RETIREMENT
ANNUAL ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
COMPENSATION 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$100,000 $ 6,674 $13,347 $20,021 $ 26,694 $ 33,368 $ 40,041 $ 46,715 $ 53,388
150,000 10,424 20,847 31,271 41,694 52,118 62,541 72,965 83,388
200,000 14,174 28,347 42,521 56,694 70,868 85,041 99,215 113,388
250,000 17,924 35,847 53,771 71,694 89,618 107,541 125,465 143,388
300,000 21,674 43,347 65,021 86,694 108,368 130,041 151,715 173,388
350,000 25,424 50,847 76,271 101,694 127,118 152,541 177,965 203,388
</TABLE>
The pension plan table above shows the estimated annual benefits, based on
single life annuity, payable upon retirement under both the AIL non-contributory
defined benefit pension plan and the AIL non-qualified supplemental benefit plan
to individuals based on specified compensation and years of service
classifications. The figures set forth above are calculated using the year 2000
social security offset of $33,060 in estimating benefits under these plans.
Benefits payable under the AIL non-contributory defined benefit pension
plan are based on (i) the average of an employee's five highest consecutive
years base pay during his or her final ten years of employment with AIL prior to
retirement, (ii) the number of years of credited service, and (iii) a social
security offset of the average social security limit based on the average
taxable wage base over a working career. As of January 1, 2000, Messrs. Smith,
Reed and Bresnihan and Ms. Comiskey had completed, respectively, 32, 9, 37 and
20 years of credited service under the AIL non-contributory defined benefit
pension plan.
Under the AIL non-qualified supplemental benefit plan, employees will
receive from AIL any amount by which their benefits earned under the pension
plan exceed certain limitations imposed by the Internal Revenue Code.
Messrs. Smith, Reed and Bresnihan are also covered by a non-qualified "top
hat" excess benefit plan under which the benefit payable to each employee is
calculated based on the average of his five highest consecutive years of total
compensation. This plan is funded by an insurance policy of which AIL is the
owner and beneficiary.
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DESCRIPTION OF EDO COMMON SHARES
EDO COMMON SHARES
EDO is authorized to issue 25,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $1
per share. The holders of EDO common shares are entitled to one vote for each
share held on all matters submitted to a vote of shareholders. Subject to the
rights of any holders of EDO preferred shares and the limitations summarized in
"Dividend Restrictions" below, the holders of EDO common shares are entitled to
receive dividends when, as and if declared by the EDO board of directors out of
funds legally available therefor.
Upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of EDO, subject to the rights
of the holders of any EDO preferred shares then outstanding, the holders of EDO
common shares are entitled to receive the net assets of EDO in proportion to the
respective number of shares held by them. The holders of EDO common shares have
no preemptive or cumulative voting rights and there are no conversion rights or
sinking fund provisions applicable thereto. The outstanding EDO common shares
and the EDO common shares to be issued in the merger will not be subject to
further call or redemption and, when issued, will be fully-paid and
nonassessable.
EDO's stock registrar and transfer agent for the EDO common shares is
American Stock Transfer and Trust Company, 40 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005.
Dividend Restrictions
A loan agreement to which EDO is a party contains provisions restricting
the payment of dividends or distributions by EDO on its EDO common shares. Under
the agreement, dated September 9, 1998, the Company may not pay cash dividends
or make other distributions in excess of $0.28 per EDO common share during any
twelve-month period.
Provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation
Article FIFTH of EDO's certificate of incorporation provides that the EDO
board of directors shall be divided into three classes and that the vote of
holders of 80% of the outstanding shares of EDO entitled to vote thereon shall
be required to amend or repeal Article FIFTH or to remove a director without
cause. At each annual meeting one class of directors is elected to serve for a
term of three years.
Article SEVENTH of the certificate of incorporation sets out certain
requirements that must be met before EDO can enter into a merger or similar
transaction involving an "interested shareholder." An "interested shareholder"
is any individual, corporation or other entity who, prior to the proposed
transaction, has become the beneficial owner of 10% or more of EDO's voting
shares. EDO's certificate of incorporation provides that such a transaction
requires the affirmative vote of the holders of two-thirds of EDO's voting
shares not beneficially owned by the interested shareholder unless certain
minimum price and procedural requirements have been met or the transaction has
been approved by a majority of the members of the EDO board of directors who are
unaffiliated with the interested shareholder and were either directors before
the interested shareholder became an interested shareholder or are successors to
such directors recommended by a majority of directors meeting these conditions.
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COMPARISON OF SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS
Upon completion of the merger, AIL common stockholders will become EDO
common shareholders. Their shareholder rights will (i) cease to be defined and
governed by Delaware law and will be defined and governed by New York law and
(ii) cease to be defined and governed by the certificate of incorporation and
by-laws of AIL and will be defined and governed by EDO's certificate of
incorporation and EDO's by-laws. Certain provisions of EDO's certificate of
incorporation and EDO's by-laws will alter the rights that AIL common
stockholders presently have and also alter certain powers of management. These
provisions are summarized below. This summary is qualified in its entirety by
reference to EDO's certificate of incorporation and by-laws, AIL's certificate
of incorporation and by-laws and applicable law. In addition, EDO could
implement certain other changes by amending its certificate of incorporation or
its by-laws from time to time. See "Where to Find More Information" beginning on
page 118.
CERTAIN DIFFERENCES BETWEEN NEW YORK AND DELAWARE CORPORATE LAWS
New York law governs the rights of EDO shareholders and will govern the
rights of AIL common stockholders who become shareholders of EDO following the
merger. New York law and Delaware law differ in many respects. Certain of the
significant differences that could materially affect the rights of AIL common
stockholders are discussed below.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The EDO certificate of incorporation provides that (i) the number of
directors shall be not less than nine nor more than fifteen, (ii) the board of
directors shall be divided into three classes, and (iii) the exact number of
directors will be determined by vote of a majority of the entire EDO board of
directors. Currently, the EDO board of directors consists of nine members.
AIL's by-laws provide that the number of persons constituting AIL's board
of directors may be fixed from time to time by action of the stockholders or of
the directors, or, if the number is not fixed, the number shall be four (as is
currently the case). The number of directors may also be increased or decreased
from time to time by the stockholders or the directors.
REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS
Delaware law and AIL's by-laws provide that any or all of the directors may
be removed, with or without cause, by the affirmative vote of the holders of a
majority of the shares of common stock entitled to vote in an election of
directors.
Under New York law, directors may be removed for cause by vote of the
shareholders. The certificate of incorporation or by-laws may grant the board of
directors the power to remove a director for cause, unless the director to be
removed was elected by (1) cumulative voting, (2) the holders of the shares of
any class or series or (3) the holders of bonds voting as a class. Under the EDO
certificate of incorporation and EDO by-laws, any director may be removed at any
time, either for or without cause, by the affirmative vote of the holders of a
majority of the outstanding shares of EDO entitled to vote for the election of
directors, given at a meeting of the EDO shareholders called for such purpose.
AMENDMENT TO CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
Under both Delaware law and AIL's certificate of incorporation, an
amendment to AIL's certificate of incorporation may be approved by a majority of
all the outstanding shares entitled to vote on the proposed amendment. EDO's
certificate of incorporation provides that the affirmative vote of holders of at
least two-thirds of the voting power of all outstanding voting stock is required
to amend, alter, change or repeal its provisions. Additionally EDO's certificate
of incorporation provides that the affirmative vote of at least 80% of the
voting power of all outstanding voting stock is required to amend, alter, change
or repeal provisions of EDO's certificate of incorporation relating to the
classification of EDO's board of directors.
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AMENDMENT TO BY-LAWS
Under Delaware law and AIL's organizational documents, the power to amend
AIL's by-laws is vested solely in its common stockholders.
Under New York law, a corporation's by-laws may be amended by a majority of
the votes of shares then entitled to vote in the election of directors or, when
so provided in the corporation's certificate of incorporation or by-laws, by the
board of directors. Under EDO's by-laws, a by-law may be amended only by the
affirmative vote of either (1) not less than a majority of the total number of
directors then necessary to constitute a full board of directors at any regular
or special meeting of directors or (2) the holders of a majority of the shares
of EDO at the time entitled to vote in the election of directors at any annual
meeting or any special meeting called for that purpose.
STOCKHOLDER LISTS AND INSPECTION RIGHTS
Under Delaware law and AIL's by-laws, any stockholder may inspect AIL's
stock ledger, a list of its stockholders and its other books and records for any
proper purpose reasonably related to such person's interest as a stockholder. A
list of stockholders is to be open to the examination of any stockholder, for
any purpose germane to a meeting of stockholders, during ordinary business
hours, for a period of at least 10 days prior to such meeting. The list is also
to be produced and kept at the place of the meeting during the entire meeting,
and may be inspected by any stockholder who is present.
New York law provides that a shareholder of record has a right to inspect
EDO's shareholder minutes and record of shareholders, during usual business
hours, on at least five days' written demand. The examination of the shareholder
minutes and record of shareholders must be for a purpose reasonably related to
the shareholder's interest as a shareholder.
CORPORATION'S BEST INTERESTS
Delaware law does include a specific provision regarding actions by the
directors in the corporation's best interests.
Under New York law, a director of a New York corporation, in taking action,
including any action which may involve a change in control of the corporation,
is entitled to consider both the long-term and short-term interests of the
corporation and its shareholders and the effects that the corporation's actions
may have in the short-term or long-term upon any of the following:
- the prospects of growth, development, productivity and profitability of
the corporation,
- the corporation's current employees,
- the corporation's retired employees and others receiving or entitled to
receive retirement, welfare or similar benefits from or pursuant to any
plan sponsored, or agreement entered into, by the corporation,
- the corporation's customers and creditors, and
- the ability of the corporation to provide, as a going concern, goods,
services, employment opportunities and employment benefits and otherwise
contribute to the communities in which it does business.
AUTHORIZATION OF CERTAIN ACTIONS
Delaware law requires the approval of the board of directors of a Delaware
corporation and of at least a majority of such corporation's outstanding shares
entitled to vote thereon to authorize a merger or consolidation, except in
certain cases where such corporation is the surviving corporation and its
securities being issued in the merger do not exceed 20% of the shares of common
stock of such corporation outstanding immediately prior to the effective date of
the merger. A sale of all or substantially all of a Delaware corporation's
assets or a voluntary dissolution of a Delaware corporation requires the
affirmative vote of the board of directors and at least a majority of such
corporation's outstanding shares entitled to vote thereon.
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Under New York law, the consummation of a merger, consolidation,
dissolution or disposition of substantially all of the assets of a New York
corporation (such as EDO) requires the approval of such corporation's board of
directors and two-thirds of all outstanding shares of the corporation entitled
to vote thereon and, in certain situations, the affirmative vote by the holders
of a majority of all outstanding shares of each class or series of shares.
INDEMNIFICATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Section 145 of Delaware General Corporation Law permits a Delaware
corporation to indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be
made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding,
whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (other than one by or
in the right of the corporation) by reason of the fact that the person is or was
a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving
at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of
another corporation, against judgements, fines, amounts paid in settlement and
reasonable expenses, including attorneys' fees actually and necessarily incurred
as a result of such action or proceeding, if such director or officer acted, in
good faith, for a purpose which he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed
to the best interests of the corporation and, in criminal actions or
proceedings, in addition, had no reasonable cause to believe that his conduct
was unlawful.
Section 102 of the Delaware General Corporation Law permits a corporation
to include in its certificate of incorporation a provision eliminating or
limiting a director's liability to a corporation or its stockholders for
monetary damages for breaches of fiduciary duty. Delaware General Corporation
Law Section 102 provides, however, that liability for breaches of the duty of
loyalty, acts or omissions not in good faith or involving intentional
misconduct, or knowing violation of the law, and the unlawful purchase or
redemption of stock or payment of unlawful purchase or redemption of stock or
payment of unlawful dividends or the receipt of improper personal benefits
cannot be eliminated or limited in this manner.
With certain limitations, Sections 721 through 726 of the Business
Corporation Law of the State of New York permit a corporation to indemnify its
directors and officers made, or threatened to be made, a party to an action or
proceeding by reason of the fact that such person was a director or officer of
such corporation unless a judgement or other final adjudication adverse to the
director or officer establishes that his or her acts were committed in bad faith
or were the result of active and deliberative dishonesty and were material to
the cause of action so adjudicated, or that he or she personally gained in fact
financial profit or other advantage to which he or she was not legally entitled.
Section 402(b) of the Business Corporation Law of the State of New York
referred to in such new Article seventh permits New York corporations to
eliminate or limit the personal liability of directors to the corporation or its
shareholders for damages for any breach of duty in such capacity except
liability (i) of a director (a) whose acts or omissions were in bad faith,
involved intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (b) who
personally gained a financial profit or other advantage to which he or she was
not legally entitled or (c) whose acts violated certain other provisions of New
York law or (ii) for acts or omissions prior to May 4, 1988.
EDO's by-laws provide that EDO shall indemnify any person made, or
threatened to be made, a party to an action or proceeding (other than one by or
in the right of EDO to procure judgement in its favor), whether civil or
criminal, including an action by or in the right of any other corporation which
any director or officer of EDO served in any capacity at the request of EDO, by
reason of the fact that he, his testator or interstate, was a director or
officer of EDO, or served such other corporation in any capacity, against
judgements, fines, amounts paid in settlement and reasonable expenses, including
attorneys' fees actually and necessarily incurred as a result of such action or
proceeding, if such director or officer acted, in good faith, for a purpose
which he reasonably believed to be in, or, in the case of service of any other
corporation, not opposed to, the best interests of EDO and, in criminal actions
or proceedings, in addition, had no reasonable cause to believe that his conduct
was unlawful.
EDO shall indemnify any person made, or threatened to be made, a party to
an action by or in the right of EDO to procure a judgement in its favor by
reason of the fact that he, his testator or interstate, is or was a
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director or officer of EDO, or is or was serving at the request of EDO as a
director or officer of any other company, against amounts paid in settlement and
reasonable expenses, including attorneys' fees actually and necessarily incurred
by him in connection with the defense or settlement of such action, if such
director or officer acted, in good faith, for a purpose which he reasonably
believed to be in, or, in the case of service of any other corporation, not
opposed to, the best interests of EDO, except that no indemnification shall be
made in respect of a threatened action, or a pending action which is settled or
otherwise disposed of, or any claim, issue or matter as to which such person
shall have been adjudged to be liable to EDO, unless and only to the extent that
the court in which the action was brought, or, if no action was brought, any
court of competent jurisdiction, determines upon application that, any court of
competent jurisdiction, determines upon application that, the person is fairly
and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such portion of the settlement amount
and expenses as the court deems proper.
DIVIDENDS
Delaware law generally provides that the directors of every corporation,
subject to any restrictions contained in its certificate of incorporation, may
declare and pay dividends out of surplus or, when no surplus exists, out of net
profits for the fiscal year in which the dividend is declared and/or the
preceding fiscal year. Dividends may not be paid out of net profits if the
capital of the corporation is less than the amount of capital represented by the
issued and outstanding stock of all classes having a preference upon the
distribution of assets.
The articles of incorporation of EDO provide that the holders of Series A
Preferred Shares shall be entitled to receive, when and as declared by the Board
of Directors, out of funds legally available for the payment of dividends,
cumulative cash dividends in the amount of $17.10 per share per annum, and no
more. Dividends shall accumulate and be payable quarterly on the fifteenth day
of March, June, September and December in each year, commencing September 15,
1988, except that if any Dividend Payment Date is not a business day in New York
City, then such quarterly dividend shall be payable on the next succeeding
business day and such next succeeding business day shall be the Dividend Payment
Date. Dividends on the Series A Preferred Shares shall accrue and be cumulative
from the date of their original issue. The amount of dividends payable on Series
A Preferred Shares for each full quarterly dividend period shall be computed by
dividing $17.10 by four. Dividends payable on the Series A Preferred Shares for
the initial dividend period and for any period less than a full quarter shall be
computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months. Dividends paid
on Series A Preferred Shares in an amount less than the total amount of such
dividends at the time accumulated and payable on such shares shall be allocated
pro rata on a share-by-share basis among all such shares at the time
outstanding.
New York law generally provides that a corporation, subject to any
restrictions contained in its certificate of incorporation, may declare and pay
dividends on its outstanding shares, except when the corporation is insolvent or
would thereby be made insolvent. Dividends may be declared or paid out of
surplus only, so that net assets of the corporation after such declaration or
payment shall at least equal the amount of its stated capital.
AIL's certificate of incorporation provides that dividends on outstanding
shares of preferred stock shall be paid or declared and set apart for payment
before any dividends shall be paid or declared and set apart for payment on the
shares of common stock with respect to the same dividend period.
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
In general, Delaware law prohibits an interested stockholder of a Delaware
corporation (generally defined as a person who owns 15% or more of a
corporation's outstanding voting stock) from engaging in a business combination
with that corporation for three years following the date he or she became an
interested stockholder. The three-year moratorium is not applicable when:
- prior to the date the stockholder became an interested stockholder, the
board of directors of the corporation approved either the business
combination or the transaction that resulted in the stockholder becoming
an interested stockholder,
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- upon consummation of the transaction which resulted in the stockholder
becoming an interested stockholder, he or she owned at least 85% of the
outstanding voting stock of the corporation (excluding shares owned by
directors who are also officers of the corporation and by certain
employee stock plans), or
- at or subsequent to such time, the business combination is approved by
the board of directors of the corporation and by the stockholder
affirmative vote at a meeting of stockholders of at least two-thirds of
the outstanding voting stock entitled to vote thereon, excluding shares
owned by the interested stockholder.
These restrictions of Delaware law generally do not apply to business
combinations with an interested stockholder that are proposed subsequent to the
public announcement of, and prior to the consummation or abandonment of, certain
mergers, sales of 50% or more of a corporation's assets or tender offers for 50%
or more of a corporation's voting stock.
New York law prohibits certain business combinations between a New York
corporation and an "interested shareholder" for five years after the date that
the interested shareholder becomes an interested shareholder unless, prior to
that date, the board of directors of the corporation approved the business
combination or the transaction that resulted in the interested shareholder
becoming an interested shareholder. After five years, such business combination
is permitted only if (1) it is approved by a majority of the shares not owned by
the interested shareholder or (2) certain statutory fair price requirements are
met. An "interested shareholder" is any person who beneficially owns, directly
or indirectly, 20% or more of the outstanding voting shares of the corporation.
EDO's certificate of incorporation provides that certain transactions with
interested shareholders require the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the voting
stock of EDO, excluding any shares beneficially owned, directly or indirectly,
by any interested shareholder. An "interested shareholder" is defined in EDO's
certificate of incorporation as any person who beneficially owns, directly or
indirectly, 10% or more of the outstanding voting shares of EDO.
AMENDMENTS TO EDO'S BY-LAWS
EDO's board of directors amended EDO's by-laws on each of December 7, 1999,
January 25, 2000 and February 23, 2000. The provision regarding annual meetings
previously set a specific meeting date. Because EDO's board of directors wished
to have the vote on the merger to take place at EDO's annual meeting and it was
not certain that the merger materials would be complete by the time of such
specific meeting date, the by-laws were amended to allow the board of directors
discretion to change the meeting date. The provision regarding the record date
was changed to be in accord with a change in New York law allowing the record
date to be up to 60 days in advance of a meeting date. The provisions regarding
voting and quorum were amended to incorporate the fact that preferred shares
have different voting rights than common shares. The amended provision regarding
voting states the number of votes to which holders of preferred shares are
entitled and the number of votes to which holders of common shares are entitled.
In the amended provision regarding quorum, a quorum is determined by the
presence of persons holding a certain number of votes rather than a certain
number of shares.
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS
Shareholder proposals for the 2001 annual meeting of EDO shareholders
submitted pursuant to rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act must be
received at the principal executive offices of EDO, addressed to Marvin D.
Genzer, Secretary, EDO Corporation, 60 East 42nd Street, Suite 5010, New York,
New York 10165, no later than November 3, 2000, in order to be considered for
inclusion in EDO's proxy statement for such meeting. Shareholder proposals for
the 2001 annual meeting of EDO shareholders submitted other than pursuant to
rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act must be received by EDO's secretary
at the principal executive offices of EDO no later than February 1, 2001 to be
considered at such meeting.
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WHERE TO FIND MORE INFORMATION
EDO files annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other
information with the SEC. You may read and copy any reports, statements or other
information filed by EDO at the SEC's public reference rooms in Washington,
D.C., New York, New York and Chicago, Illinois. Please call the SEC at
1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the public reference rooms. EDO's
filings with the SEC are also available to the public from commercial document
retrieval services and at the world wide web site maintained by the SEC at
"http://www.sec.gov."
EDO filed a registration statement on Form S-4 to register with the SEC the
EDO common shares to be issued in connection with the merger. This document is a
part of that EDO registration statement and constitutes a prospectus of EDO in
addition to being a proxy statement of EDO for the EDO annual meeting and a
proxy statement of AIL for the AIL meeting. As allowed by SEC rules, this
document does not contain all the information you can find in the registration
statement or the exhibits to the registration statement.
The SEC allows EDO to "incorporate by reference" information into this
document, which means that EDO can disclose important information to you by
referring you to another document filed separately with the SEC. The information
incorporated by reference is deemed to be part of this joint proxy statement/
prospectus, except for any information superseded by information in this
document. This document incorporates by reference the documents set forth below
that EDO has previously filed with the SEC. These documents contain important
information about EDO and its finances.
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EDO SEC FILINGS
(FILE NO. 001-03985) PERIOD
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Annual Report on Form 10-K* Fiscal year ended December 31, 1999
Current Report on Form 8-K January 3, 2000
</TABLE>
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* We are including a copy of this document in the mailing of this joint proxy
statement/prospectus.
EDO is also incorporating by reference additional documents that it files
with the SEC between the date of this document and the date of the shareholders'
meetings.
If you are an EDO shareholder, EDO may have sent you some of the documents
incorporated by reference, but you can obtain any of them through EDO or the
SEC. Documents incorporated by reference are available from EDO without charge.
Exhibits to the documents will not be sent, however, unless those exhibits have
specifically been incorporated by reference as exhibits in this document.
Shareholders may obtain documents incorporated by reference in this document by
requesting them in writing or by telephone at the following address.
EDO Corporation
60 East 42nd Street, Suite 5010
New York, New York 10165
(212) 716-2000
Attention: Secretary
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST DOCUMENTS FROM EDO, PLEASE DO SO BY
APRIL 24, 2000 TO RECEIVE THEM BEFORE THE SHAREHOLDERS' MEETINGS.
You should rely only on the information contained or incorporated by
reference in this document to vote on the matters submitted to you. Neither EDO
nor AIL has authorized anyone to provide you with information that is different
from what is contained in this document. This document is dated March 23, 2000.
You should not assume that the information contained in the document is accurate
as of any date other than such date, and neither the mailing of this document to
shareholders nor the issuance of EDO common shares to be issued in connection
with the merger shall create any implication to the contrary.
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FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This joint proxy statement/prospectus, including information incorporated
by reference in this document, contains certain forward-looking statements with
respect to the financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives,
future performance and business of each of EDO and AIL, as well as certain
information relating to the merger, including statements preceded by, followed
by or that include the words "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates"
or similar expressions. Those forward-looking statements involve certain risks
and uncertainties. For those statements, EDO claims the protection of the safe
harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those
contemplated by such forward-looking statements due to, among others, factors
described under "Risk Factors" beginning on page 13:
- the ability to integrate AIL's operations into EDO's operations;
- the demand for AIL and for EDO products and services;
- competitive factors in the industries in which AIL and EDO compete;
- changes in international, national, regional or local economic
environments;
- changes in prevailing interest rates;
- credit and prepayment risks;
- United States and international military budget constraints and
determinations;
- United States congressional and international legislative body
discretion;
- United States and international government administration policies and
priorities;
- changing world military threats, strategies and missions;
- competition from foreign manufacturer of platforms and equipment;
- NATO country determinations regarding participation in common programs;
- changes in United States and international government procurement timing,
strategies and practices;
- general state of world military readiness and deployment;
- development of a sufficient customer base to support a particular
satellite constellation program;
- government termination of contracts for convenience;
- conditions which may affect public securities generally or the markets in
which the combined company operates;
- the availability of and costs associated with obtaining adequate and
timely sources of liquidity; and
- changes in federal income tax laws and regulations.
Except for EDO's ongoing obligations to disclose material information as
required by the federal securities laws, neither EDO nor AIL undertakes any
obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements
to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this document or to reflect
the occurrence of unanticipated events.
OTHER MATTERS
It is not expected that any matters other than those described in this
document will be brought before the AIL or the EDO meetings. If any other
matters are presented, however, it is the intention of the persons named in the
appropriate proxy to vote the proxy in accordance with their discretion.
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LEGAL MATTERS
The validity of the securities to be issued in the merger will be passed
upon for EDO by Marvin D. Genzer, vice president, general counsel and secretary
of EDO. As of March 22, 2000, Mr. Genzer owned directly and beneficially through
the EDO employee stock ownership plan 31,989 EDO common shares and had options
to purchase 26,500 EDO common shares, of which options relating to 20,500 shares
were exercisable.
EXPERTS
The EDO consolidated financial statements incorporated by reference in this
joint proxy statement/ prospectus and in the registration statement from EDO's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999 have been
audited by KPMG LLP, independent certified public accountants, as indicated in
their report with respect thereto and are incorporated by reference herein in
reliance upon the authority of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
Ernst & Young LLP, independent auditors, have audited the consolidated
financial statements of AIL at December 31, 1999 and 1998 and for the years
ended December 31, 1999 and 1998 and the period from September 25, 1997 to
December 31, 1997, and the consolidated financial statements of AIL Systems Inc.
and Subsidiary for the nine months ended September 30, 1997, as set forth in
their reports. We have included such financial statements in this joint proxy
statement/prospectus in reliance on Ernst & Young LLP's reports, given on their
authority as experts in accounting and auditing.
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF AIL
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
COVERED BY REPORTS OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
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AIL TECHNOLOGIES INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Report of Independent Auditors.............................. F-2
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 1999 and 1998... F-3
Statements of Consolidated Income for the years ended
December 31, 1999 and 1998 and the period from September
25, 1997 to December 31, 1997............................. F-4
Statements of Consolidated Shareholders' Equity for the
years ended December 31, 1999 and 1998 and the period from
September 25, 1997 to December 31, 1997................... F-5
Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows for the years ended
December 31, 1999 and 1998 and the period from September
25, 1997 to December 31, 1997............................. F-6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.................. F-7
AIL SYSTEMS INC. (A SUBSIDIARY OF EATON CORPORATION) AND
SUBSIDIARY
Report of Independent Auditors.............................. F-26
Statement of Consolidated Operations for the nine months
ended September 30, 1997.................................. F-27
Statement of Consolidated Shareholders' Equity for the nine
months ended September 30, 1997........................... F-28
Statement of Consolidated Cash Flows for the nine months
ended September 30, 1997.................................. F-29
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.................. F-30
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
Board of Directors
AIL Technologies Inc. and Subsidiaries
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of AIL
Technologies Inc. and Subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 1999 and
1998, and the related statements of consolidated income, shareholders' equity
and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 1999 and 1998 and the period
from September 25, 1997 to December 31, 1997. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An
audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of AIL
Technologies Inc. and Subsidiaries at December 31, 1999 and 1998, and the
results of their consolidated operations and their cash flows for the years
ended December 31, 1999 and 1998 and the period from September 25, 1997 to
December 31, 1997, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
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Ernst & Young LLP
Melville, New York
February 28, 2000
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AIL TECHNOLOGIES INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------
1999 1998
---------- ----------
(THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS,
EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE
AMOUNTS)
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash...................................................... $ 1,820 $ 1,422
Accounts receivable, less allowances of $750 and $1,000 at
December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively.................. 27,343 38,571
Inventories............................................... 7,252 8,148
Prepaid and recoverable income taxes...................... -- 1,629
Deferred income taxes..................................... 3,347 --
Other current assets...................................... 1,524 1,881
-------- --------
Total current assets........................................ 41,286 51,651
-------- --------
Property, plant and equipment:
Land...................................................... 13,364 13,364
Buildings and improvements................................ 29,253 28,856
Machinery and equipment................................... 19,026 18,733
-------- --------
61,643 60,953
Accumulated depreciation and amortization................. (13,094) (7,894)
-------- --------
Property, plant and equipment -- net........................ 48,549 53,059
-------- --------
Goodwill, less accumulated amortization of $1,039 and $533
at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively............... 9,913 10,691
Other assets................................................ 13,412 10,100
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Total assets................................................ $113,160 $125,501
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt......................... $ 6,032 $ 6,032
Accounts payable.......................................... 8,230 10,451
Accrued compensation and related liabilities.............. 7,575 7,200
Deferred revenue.......................................... 3,518 1,128
Income taxes payable...................................... 4,030 --
Other current liabilities................................. 1,746 2,804
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Total current liabilities................................... 31,131 27,615
Long-term debt, less current portion........................ 17,146 34,178
Deferred income taxes....................................... 9,899 11,561
Other liabilities........................................... 11,024 10,845
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Total liabilities........................................... 69,200 84,199
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Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Series A Cumulative Preferred stock, $0.01 par value,
20,000 shares authorized, 5,873 shares issued and
outstanding (liquidation preference of $5,873 in the
aggregate)............................................. -- --
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 8,000,000 shares
authorized, 5,804,500 shares issued.................... 58 58
Additional paid-in capital................................ 44,545 43,681
Retained earnings......................................... 17,724 16,384
Unearned ESOP shares...................................... (13,055) (14,739)
Treasury stock -- at cost (219,541 shares and 102,129
shares at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively).... (1,923) (871)
Unearned restricted stock compensation.................... (1,893) (1,715)
Management group receivables.............................. (1,496) (1,496)
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Total shareholders' equity.................................. 43,960 41,302
-------- --------
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity.................. $113,160 $125,501
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</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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AIL TECHNOLOGIES INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME
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<CAPTION>
PERIOD FROM
SEPTEMBER 25,
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 TO
-------------------------- DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998 1997
----------- ----------- --------------
(THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER
SHARE AMOUNTS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales............................................... $ 146,072 $ 119,940 $ 31,189
Costs and expenses:
Cost of products sold................................. 113,863 103,844 22,775
Selling, general and administrative expenses.......... 18,495 19,289 4,565
Research and development expenses..................... 7,891 5,572 807
Gain on curtailment of health and welfare benefit
plan............................................... -- (37,050) --
--------- --------- ---------
140,249 91,655 28,147
--------- --------- ---------
Income from operations.................................. 5,823 28,285 3,042
--------- --------- ---------
Other (expense) income:
Interest expense...................................... (2,875) (3,257) (426)
Interest income....................................... 99 65 89
Merger related expenses............................... (863) -- --
Other income (expense)................................ 182 (144) 595
--------- --------- ---------
(3,457) (3,336) 258
--------- --------- ---------
Income before income taxes.............................. 2,366 24,949 3,300
Income tax expense...................................... 1,026 10,479 1,386
--------- --------- ---------
Net income.............................................. $ 1,340 $ 14,470 $ 1,914
========= ========= =========
Basic earnings per common share......................... $ 0.40 $ 4.63 $ 0.63
========= ========= =========
Weighted average common shares used in computing basic
earnings per common share............................. 3,388,818 3,126,369 3,032,256
========= ========= =========
Diluted earnings per common share....................... $ 0.39 $ 4.62 $ 0.63
========= ========= =========
Weighted average common shares used in computing diluted
earnings per common share............................. 3,450,652 3,135,405 3,032,256
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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AIL TECHNOLOGIES INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
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<CAPTION>
SERIES A
CUMULATIVE UNEARNED
PREFERRED STOCK COMMON STOCK ADDITIONAL ESOP SHARES
--------------- ------------------ PAID-IN RETAINED --------------------
SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT CAPITAL EARNINGS SHARES AMOUNT
------ ------ --------- ------ ---------- -------- --------- --------
(THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS, EXCEPT SHARE AMOUNTS)
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BALANCES AT SEPTEMBER 25,
1997.......................... -- $-- -- $-- $ -- $ -- -- $ --
Issuance of Series A Cumulative
Preferred Stock and Common
Stock......................... 2,673 -- 5,804,500 58 37,442 -- -- --
Acquisition of shares by ESOP... -- -- -- -- -- -- 2,807,335 (16,844)
Net income...................... -- -- -- -- -- 1,914 -- --
ESOP shares committed to be
released...................... -- -- -- -- 154 -- 70,183 421
Restricted stock award.......... -- -- -- -- 1,929 -- -- --
Management group acquisition of
common shares from Eaton
Corporation................... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
----- --- --------- --- ------- ------- --------- --------
BALANCES AT DECEMBER 31, 1997... 2,673 -- 5,804,500 58 39,525 1,914 2,737,152 (16,423)
Issuance of Series A Cumulative
Preferred Stock in connection
with Eaton Corporation
settlement.................... 3,200 -- -- -- 3,200 -- -- --
Net income...................... -- -- -- -- -- 14,470 -- --
Purchases of treasury shares.... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
ESOP shares committed to be
released...................... -- -- -- -- 956 -- 280,732 1,684
Management group acquisition of
common shares from treasury... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Restricted stock compensation
expense....................... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
----- --- --------- --- ------- ------- --------- --------
BALANCES AT DECEMBER 31, 1998... 5,873 -- 5,804,500 58 43,681 16,384 2,456,420 (14,739)
Net income...................... -- -- -- -- -- 1,340 -- --
Purchases of treasury shares.... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
ESOP shares committed to be
released...................... -- -- -- -- 422 -- 280,732 1,684
Restricted stock award.......... -- -- -- -- 442 -- -- --
Restricted stock compensation
expense....................... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
----- --- --------- --- ------- ------- --------- --------
BALANCES AT DECEMBER 31, 1999... 5,873 $-- 5,804,500 $58 $44,545 $17,724 2,175,688 $(13,055)
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UNEARNED
RESTRICTED
TREASURY STOCK STOCK MANAGEMENT
----------------- COMPENSA- GROUP
SHARES AMOUNT TION RECEIVABLES TOTALS
------- ------- ---------- ----------- --------
(THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS, EXCEPT SHARE AMOUNTS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCES AT SEPTEMBER 25,
1997.......................... -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
Issuance of Series A Cumulative
Preferred Stock and Common
Stock......................... -- -- -- -- 37,500
Acquisition of shares by ESOP... -- -- -- -- (16,844)
Net income...................... -- -- -- -- 1,914
ESOP shares committed to be
released...................... -- -- -- -- 575
Restricted stock award.......... -- -- (1,929) -- --
Management group acquisition of
common shares from Eaton
Corporation................... -- -- -- (1,343) (1,343)
------- ------- ------- ------- --------
BALANCES AT DECEMBER 31, 1997... -- -- (1,929) (1,343) 21,802
Issuance of Series A Cumulative
Preferred Stock in connection
with Eaton Corporation
settlement.................... -- -- -- -- 3,200
Net income...................... -- -- -- -- 14,470
Purchases of treasury shares.... 157,378 (1,202) -- -- (1,202)
ESOP shares committed to be
released...................... -- -- -- -- 2,640
Management group acquisition of
common shares from treasury... (55,249) 331 -- (153) 178
Restricted stock compensation
expense....................... -- -- 214 -- 214
------- ------- ------- ------- --------
BALANCES AT DECEMBER 31, 1998... 102,129 (871) (1,715) (1,496) 41,302
Net income...................... -- -- -- -- 1,340
Purchases of treasury shares.... 117,412 (1,052) -- -- (1,052)
ESOP shares committed to be
released...................... -- -- -- -- 2,106
Restricted stock award.......... -- -- (442) -- --
Restricted stock compensation
expense....................... -- -- 264 -- 264
------- ------- ------- ------- --------
BALANCES AT DECEMBER 31, 1999... 219,541 $(1,923) $(1,893) $(1,496) $ 43,960
=======================================================
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD FROM
SEPTEMBER 25,
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 TO
----------------------- DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998 1997
--------- ---------- -------------
(THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income............................................... $ 1,340 $ 14,470 $ 1,914
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation expense................................ 8,007 7,828 2,153
Amortization expense................................ 555 600 259
Bad debt expense.................................... 118 300 --
Noncash benefit from defined benefit pension
plans............................................. (2,656) (2,012) (543)
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense............... (5,009) 11,995 (434)
Employee Stock Ownership Plan and restricted stock
compensation expense.............................. 2,370 2,854 575
Gain on curtailment of health and welfare benefit
plan.............................................. - (37,050) --
Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and
equipment......................................... 45 418 (2)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable............................... 11,110 (1,861) (3,190)
Inventories....................................... 896 (237) 3,215
Prepaid and recoverable income taxes.............. 1,629 (1,629) --
Other current and long-term assets................ (348) 1,144 (1,217)
Accounts payable and other current liabilities.... 1,177 3,057 (2,426)
Deferred revenue.................................. 2,390 1,128 --
Other long-term liabilities....................... 179 (2,006) 780
-------- --------- --------
Net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities..................................... 21,803 (1,001) 1,084
-------- --------- --------
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Loan to the Employee Stock Ownership Plan................ -- -- (16,844)
Acquisition of AIL Systems Inc., net of cash received.... -- -- (746)
Payment of Eaton Corporation settlement.................. -- (741) --
Acquisition of Dorne & Margolin, Inc., net of cash
received............................................... -- (15,620) --
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment........... (3,326) (3,643) (452)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment..... 5 192 7
-------- --------- --------
Net cash used in investing activities.................... (3,321) (19,812) (18,035)
-------- --------- --------
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from long-term debt............................. 5,000 27,000 23,600
Principal repayments of long-term debt................... (22,032) (6,032) (4,358)
Purchases of shares for treasury......................... (1,052) (1,202) --
Sales of treasury shares................................. -- 178 --
-------- --------- --------
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities...... (18,084) 19,944 19,242
-------- --------- --------
Increase (decrease) in cash.............................. 398 (869) 2,291
Cash at beginning of period.............................. 1,422 2,291 --
-------- --------- --------
Cash at end of period.................................... $ 1,820 $ 1,422 $ 2,291
======== ========= ========
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Interest paid............................................ $ 2,875 $ 3,240 $ 425
======== ========= ========
Income taxes paid........................................ $ 2,341 $ 1,798 $ --
======== ========= ========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1999
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
AIL Technologies Inc. (the "Company"), a Delaware corporation, was
incorporated on September 25, 1997. Effective September 30, 1997, through a
series of acquisition transactions, the Company became a holding company whose
principal subsidiary is AIL Systems Inc. ("AIL"). See Note 6 for further details
regarding such acquisition transactions. AIL is a high technology company
applying the majority of its resources to the research, development and
production of military electronics and components under defense contracts with
the United States Government. Other products include environmental, space and
satellite communication components for commercial applications and antenna
design, development and production for both defense and commercial purposes. The
Company's two major operating units are AIL, with engineering and manufacturing
facilities based in Deer Park, New York and a technical services facility in
Lancaster, California; and AIL's wholly-owned subsidiary, American Nucleonics
Corporation, with engineering and manufacturing facilities based in Westlake
Village, California.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts
of the parent company and its subsidiaries. Transactions and account balances
between members of the consolidated group have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and
accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the 1998 and 1997 consolidated financial statements have
been reclassified in order to conform to the 1999 presentation.
Revenue and Profit Determination
Sales and cost of the products sold on fixed-price contracts are recorded
under the percentage of completion method, generally when units are delivered.
Sales and cost of products sold on cost-reimbursement and service contracts
are recorded under the percentage-of-completion method of accounting as costs
(including general and administrative expenses) are incurred. Sales and cost of
products sold on certain fixed-price contracts that provide for delivery at a
low volume per year, or a small number of units after a lengthy period of time
over which a significant amount of costs will be incurred, are also recorded
using this method. Some contracts contain incentive provisions, based upon
performance in relation to established targets, which are considered in
determining the revenue recognition on the underlying contracts.
Profits on contracts are recognized based on total sales value compared to
estimated costs at completion. These estimates are reviewed and revised
periodically throughout the lives of the contracts and adjustments to profits
resulting from such revisions are made cumulative to the date of change which
may affect current period earnings. Losses on contracts are recorded as they are
identified.
Revenue relating to contracts or contract change orders that have not been
priced, negotiated, documented or funded is not recognized unless realization is
considered probable.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Income Taxes
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined, using the liability
method, based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets
and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will
be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred income taxes
reflect the net effect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of
assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for
income tax purposes.
Inventories
Inventories not related to contracts-in-progress are stated at the lower of
weighted average cost (first in, first out) or market.
Inventories relating to long-term contracts are stated at the actual
production and engineering costs incurred to date, including manufacturing,
engineering and material handling overhead, and are reduced by amounts
identified with revenue recognized on units delivered or progress completed.
Work in process is further reduced by charging any amounts in excess of
estimated realizable value to cost of products sold.
Inventoried costs related to certain of the Company's product lines include
finished goods beyond what is required for orders under contracts. These costs
are incurred to help maintain stable and efficient production schedules.
Management believes that sufficient markets exist for these product lines and
that no loss will be incurred on disposition.
Under the contractual arrangements by which progress payments are received,
the United States Government has title to or a security interest in the
inventories identified with related contracts.
Research and Development
Research and development expenditures for Company-sponsored projects are
expensed as incurred.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Repairs and maintenance
are expensed as incurred. Depreciation and amortization of buildings and
facility improvements are computed using the straight-line method over the
estimated useful lives of the assets which range from 10 to 30 years.
Depreciation of machinery and equipment is computed using a sum of the years
digits method over the estimated useful lives of the assets which range from 6
to 20 years.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets are stated at cost. Goodwill is amortized on a straight
line basis over a twenty year period. Deferred debt issuance costs and costs
deferred pursuant to agreements with the United States Government are amortized
over their respective lives on a straight-line basis, not exceeding five years.
The carrying values of intangible and other long-lived assets are
periodically reviewed to determine if any impairment indicators are present. If
it is determined that such indicators are present and the review indicates that
the assets will not be recoverable, based on undiscounted estimated cash flows
over the remaining amortization and depreciation period, their carrying values
are reduced to estimated fair value. Impairment indicators include, among other
conditions, cash flow deficits, an historic or anticipated decline in revenue or
operating profit, adverse legal or regulatory developments, accumulation of
costs significantly in excess of amounts originally expected to acquire the
asset and a material decrease in the fair value of some or all of the
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
assets. Assets are grouped at the lowest level for which there are identifiable
cash flows that are largely independent of the cash flows generated by other
asset groups.
Financial Instruments
The carrying values of the Company's financial instruments included in the
accompanying financial statements approximate fair value principally because of
the short-term and/or variable rate nature thereof.
Earnings Per Share
The Company's basic earnings per share is computed using the weighted
average number of shares of common stock outstanding, including the Employee
Stock Ownership Plan common shares committed to be released. If not
antidilutive, common share equivalents from stock options and the restricted
stock plan are included in the computation of diluted earnings per share.
COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD FROM
SEPTEMBER 25,
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 TO
------------------------- DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998 1997
---------- ----------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
BASIC
Net income........................................... $1,340,000 $14,470,000 $1,914,000
========== =========== ==========
Weighted average shares outstanding during the
period............................................. 3,388,818 3,126,369 3,032,256
========== =========== ==========
Basic earnings per common share...................... $ 0.40 $ 4.63 $ 0.63
========== =========== ==========
DILUTED
Net income........................................... $1,340,000 $14,470,000 $1,914,000
========== =========== ==========
Applicable common shares and common share
equivalents:
Weighted average shares outstanding during the
period.......................................... 3,388,818 3,126,369 3,032,256
Shares assumed issued for stock options............ 3,746 9,036 --
Shares assumed issued for the restricted stock
plan............................................ 58,088 --
---------- ----------- ----------
Totals............................................... 3,450,652 3,135,405 3,032,256
========== =========== ==========
Diluted earnings per common share.................... $ 0.39 $ 4.62 $ 0.63
========== =========== ==========
</TABLE>
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of
three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Stock Based Compensation
The Company accounts for its stock-based compensation arrangements under
the provisions of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for
Stock Issued to Employees ("APB No. 25"). In 1995, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123,
Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation ("SFAS No. 123"), whereby companies may
elect to account for stock-based compensation using a fair value based method or
continue measuring compensation expense using the intrinsic value method
prescribed in APB No. 25. SFAS No. 123
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
requires that companies electing to continue to use the intrinsic value method
make pro forma disclosure of net income and net income per share as if the fair
value based method of accounting has been applied.
The fair value of the Company's stock options was estimated at the date of
grant using an option pricing model with the following weighted-average
assumptions for 1999 and 1998: risk-free interest rate of 5.5%; no dividend
yield; and an expected eight year life of the options. The estimated fair value
for these options was $3.35 and $2.92 in 1999 and 1998, respectively, using the
minimum value method and may not be indicative of the future impact since this
model does not take volatility into consideration.
The pro forma effects of adopting SFAS No. 123's fair value based method
for the years ended December 31, 1999 and 1998 are provided in the table below.
The effects of applying SFAS No. 123 during 1999 and 1998 are not likely to be
representative of the effects on pro forma net income for future years because
the vesting of options will cause additional incremental expense to be
recognized in future periods.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
-------------------------
1999 1998
---------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Pro forma net income....................................... $1,122,000 $14,341,000
========== ===========
Pro forma basic earnings per common share.................. $ 0.33 $ 4.59
========== ===========
Pro forma diluted earnings per common share................ $ 0.33 $ 4.57
========== ===========
</TABLE>
Reporting Comprehensive Income
Effective January 1, 1998, the Company adopted SFAS No. 130, "Reporting
Comprehensive Income" ("SFAS No. 130"). SFAS No. 130 establishes standards for
reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components in financial
statements. The adoption of SFAS No. 130 in 1998 had no impact on the Company.
Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
In June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS No. 133"). SFAS No. 133 requires
recording all derivative instruments as assets or liabilities, measured at fair
value. SFAS No. 133 is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000
and, therefore, the Company will adopt the new requirement effective January 1,
2001. Management has not completed its review of SFAS No. 133 and has not yet
determined the impact of this new accounting pronouncement on the Company's
financial position or results of operations.
2. ACQUISITION
On January 2, 1998, the Company acquired all of the capital stock of Dorne
& Margolin, Inc. ("D&M"), a manufacturer of antenna products, for a purchase
price of $16 million cash, plus transaction costs. The acquisition was accounted
for as a purchase. The purchase price was allocated to the assets and
liabilities based upon their fair values at the date of acquisition. Costs in
excess of net assets acquired of approximately $11.0 million are being amortized
over a 20 year period. The results of operations for D&M have been included in
the Company's operations from the date of acquisition.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
2. ACQUISITION (CONTINUED)
Had the D&M acquisition occurred as of October 1, 1997, the Company's
unaudited pro forma operating results for the period ended December 31, 1997
would have been as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Net sales (unaudited)....................................... $35,554,000
===========
Net income (unaudited)...................................... $ 1,570,000
===========
Basic and diluted earnings per common share (unaudited)..... $ 0.52
===========
</TABLE>
The unaudited pro forma results of operations are not necessarily
indicative of the actual results of operations that would have occurred had the
D&M acquisition been made at October 1, 1997 or of the results which may occur
in the future.
3. LONG-TERM CONTRACTS
A substantial portion of the Company's business activity is with the United
States Government. At December 31, 1999 and 1998, approximately 84% and 80%,
respectively, of the Company's accounts receivable represent obligations of the
United States Government and its prime contractors.
Included in accounts receivable at December 31, 1999 and 1998 were unbilled
costs and profits related to long-term contracts of $16.9 million and $15.2
million, respectively. These costs and profits will be billed in accordance with
applicable contract terms, generally upon delivery and acceptance by the
customer. Accounts receivable were net of progress payments of $11.2 million and
$2.5 million at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
In accordance with industry practice, long-term contracts are classified as
current assets or liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets, even though a
portion is not expected to be realized within one year.
Contractual authority to acquire additional items, or to change the work
scope of a contract prior to reaching final agreement on price, is a frequent
and normal occurrence in procurements with the United States Government.
Contracts generally contain standard provisions for assuring that an equitable
price will be determined in the unusual event a mutually satisfactory price
cannot be substantially negotiated.
4. SIGNIFICANT PROGRAMS AND CONTRACTS
The Company's programs related to the electronic warfare suite on the U.S.
Air Force's B-1B aircraft accounted for approximately 19%, 27% and 33% of 1999,
1998 and 1997 net sales, respectively. In 1998, the B-1B production and spares
contracts, which were awarded to AIL in 1981 and 1983, respectively, were
completed and finalized at a value of approximately $3.8 billion. This final
negotiation generated approximately $8 million of cash which was collected by
the Company in February 1999.
The contract for the Universal Exciter Upgrade of the U.S. Navy's EA-6B
aircraft accounted for approximately 29%, 16% and 29% of the Company's 1999,
1998 and 1997 net sales and approximately 30%, 22% and 30% of the Company's
1999, 1998 and 1997 cost of products sold, respectively.
Additionally, net sales generated by one cost plus incentive fee classified
space program contract accounted for approximately 9% and 5% of 1999 and 1998
net sales, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
5. INVENTORIES
Inventories consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
------------------------
1999 1998
---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Raw materials....................................... $3,322,000 $4,259,000
Work-in-progress.................................... 2,925,000 2,766,000
Finished goods...................................... 1,005,000 1,123,000
---------- ----------
$7,252,000 $8,148,000
========== ==========
</TABLE>
Inventories included contracts-in-progress of approximately $2,407,000 and
$1,728,000 at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively, which consist primarily
of unbilled material, labor and overhead costs that are expected to be billed
during the succeeding year, net of progress billings.
6. THE EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN AND THE ACQUISITION OF AIL SYSTEMS INC.
Pursuant to a stock purchase agreement, dated September 30, 1997, and other
related agreements, the Company acquired all of the outstanding common stock of
AIL on such date. In accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force No. 88-16,
"Basis in Leveraged Buy-Out Transactions," the transactions resulted in a new
basis of accounting for the Company. Accordingly, the acquired tangible and
identifiable intangible assets and liabilities have been recorded at their
estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. The following table sets forth
the net assets acquired, liabilities assumed and purchase price for the
acquisition:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Fair value of assets acquired............................... $125,813,000
Liabilities assumed......................................... (84,523,000)
Purchase price paid in equity securities.................... (37,500,000)
------------
Cash purchase price, including transaction costs............ $ 3,790,000
============
</TABLE>
The 4.72% minority interest in AIL held by the AIL Systems, Inc. Employee
Stock Plan (the "Plan") was exchanged for 1,621,068 common shares of the
Company. The Plan is a preexisting employee stock ownership plan established for
the benefit of the employees of AIL and was previously sponsored by Eaton
Corporation ("Eaton") and AIL. All of the Company's common shares owned by the
Plan have been specifically allocated to the accounts of individual employees of
the Company.
Eaton sold its 95.28% interest in AIL to the Company for (i) 2,673 shares
of the Company's Series A Cumulative Preferred stock, (ii) 4,183,432 shares of
the Company's common stock and (iii) a promissory note payable which aggregated
$109,200,000 (such amount was partially paid through the forgiveness of an
accounts receivable balance from Eaton of approximately $105,511,000).
Contemporaneous with the disposition of its AIL common stock, Eaton agreed to
sell 2,807,335 and 621,499 of the Company's common shares to the trust
underlying the newly-established AIL Technologies Inc. Employee Stock Ownership
Plan (the "ESOP") and certain members of AIL management, respectively. The
purchase price of $6.00 per common share ($20,573,004 in the aggregate) was paid
in cash. In connection therewith, the Company, through its wholly-owned AIL
subsidiary, entered into a credit agreement with its banks which, among other
things, provided the Company approximately $16.8 million to advance to the
internally leveraged ESOP trust in order to fund the acquisition of the
Company's common stock.
In August 1998, the Company and Eaton entered into a settlement agreement
concerning the Purchase Price Adjustment Clause of the September 30, 1997 Stock
Purchase Agreement. Per the agreement, approximately $3.2 million of liabilities
owed by the Company to Eaton were converted into 3,200 shares of Series A
Cumulative Preferred Stock.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
6. THE EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN AND THE ACQUISITION OF AIL SYSTEMS INC.
(CONTINUED)
The common shares sold to certain members of AIL management at the
inception of the ESOP and 55,249 additional common shares sold in 1998 were
partially financed by interest bearing notes payable to the Company. At December
31, 1999, such management group receivables are collateralized by 176,600 common
shares of the Company.
The internally leveraged ESOP is being accounted for under AICPA Statement
of Position 93-6, "Employer's Accounting for Employee Stock Ownership Plans."
Upon the ESOP's acquisition of the Company's common shares, which was funded
through an indirect loan obtained from AIL, the Company recorded the cost basis
of the unearned ESOP shares as a reduction to shareholders' equity. As ESOP
shares are committed to be released to plan participants, the earned ESOP shares
are released from the unearned ESOP shares account based upon the cost of the
shares to the ESOP. The allocation to participants is based on (i) $600 per
employee at the fair value of the stock and (ii) pro rata based on compensation.
Compensation expense is recorded based upon the then existing fair value of the
Company's common shares. The Company records the differences between the fair
value of common shares committed to be released and the cost of these common
shares to the ESOP to additional paid-in capital.
Based on estimated fair values of $7.50, $9.40 and $8.20 per common share,
the Company recorded compensation expense of approximately $2,106,000,
$2,640,000 and $575,000 in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The 2,175,688
unearned ESOP shares that have not been committed to be released to participants
at December 31, 1999 have an aggregate fair value of approximately $16.3
million.
During 1999, 1998 and 1997, the Company contributed approximately
$2,800,000, $2,900,000 and $800,000, respectively, to the ESOP in order to cover
the ESOP's debt service requirements.
7. COMMON AND SERIES A CUMULATIVE PREFERRED STOCK
Common Stock
Pursuant to the acquisition and disposition transactions described in Note
6, all of the holders of the common stock of the Company executed a Stockholders
Agreement (the "Agreement") which became effective on September 30, 1997 and
will continue in effect until a public offering of the Company's securities.
Among other conditions, the Agreement generally contains restrictions on the
ability of the shareholders to sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of their
common shares, except that, in certain circumstances, shares may be sold (i) to
a third party subject to a first right of refusal of other members of the
shareholder group or the Company or (ii) to the Company subject to certain
limitations. In addition, until January 1, 2000 the Company was restricted from
(i) paying or declaring any dividends on any other capital stock without the
consent of a majority of the holders of the Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock
and (ii) authorizing or issuing any other class or series of preferred or common
stock.
Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock (the "Preferred Stock")
The Company's Preferred Stock is nonvoting, except in certain defined
circumstances. In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the
Company, either voluntary or involuntary, the Preferred Stockholders shall be
entitled to receive, prior and in preference to any distribution to the holders
of any other class or series of the Company's stock, $1,000 per share plus any
accrued but unpaid dividends (collectively the "Liquidation Preference").
However, the Company shall have the right, at its sole discretion and election,
to redeem the Preferred Stock for cash, in whole or in part, at any time at the
Liquidation Preference amount.
Commencing January 1, 2000, the Preferred Stockholders shall be entitled to
receive cash dividends equal to the lesser of (i) $80.00 per share per annum or
(ii) 17.57% of the Company's consolidated net income for the previous year ended
December 31, exclusive of the year ended December 31, 1999, adjusted on
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
7. COMMON AND SERIES A CUMULATIVE PREFERRED STOCK (CONTINUED)
a pro rata basis for any partial redemptions of the Preferred Stock. Such
dividends, which are payable commencing on March 31, 2000 and each March 31
thereafter, shall have preference and priority to any dividend payment on the
common stock of the Company. In the event that the Preferred Stock dividend is
not paid or declared by the Company's Board of Directors, such amount shall be
cumulative and, accordingly, the Liquidation Preference will be increased by a
corresponding amount. Based on the applicable formula, no cash dividend is
payable on March 31, 2000.
In 1998, an additional 3,200 shares of Preferred Stock were issued in
connection with the settlement of a purchase price adjustment related to the
acquisition of AIL (see Note 6).
On September 14, 1998, the Company's Certificate of Incorporation was
amended to increase the number of authorized Preferred Stock shares from 8,000
to 20,000.
8. LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt consists of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------
1999 1998
----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Term loan......................................... $ 1,650,000 $ 2,250,000
ESOP loan......................................... 11,528,000 13,960,000
Acquisition loan.................................. 9,000,000 12,000,000
Revolving line of credit.......................... 1,000,000 12,000,000
----------- -----------
$23,178,000 $40,210,000
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
Revolving Lines of Credit
On September 30, 1997, the Company entered into revolving line of credit
agreements with its banks in the aggregate amount of $9.0 million to be used for
working capital purposes. On June 29, 1998, the amount available under the
revolving line of credit agreements was increased to $12.0 million. The
revolving line of credit agreements expire on September 30, 2002.
Other Borrowings
At December 31, 1997, the Company maintained two secured long-term loans
with its banks. A $3.0 million term loan was provided to fund amounts due to
Eaton pursuant to the acquisition transactions described in Note 6 and a $17.0
million ESOP loan was provided in order to finance the ESOP's purchase of the
Company's common shares, with any excess balance thereof utilized for working
capital purposes. Commencing on December 31, 1997, these two loans are being
paid in nineteen equal quarterly installments of $758,000, plus a balloon
payment of $5,598,000 due on September 30, 2002.
Additionally, the Company obtained an acquisition loan commitment in the
aggregate amount of $15.0 million which, with the banks' approval, was fully
utilized by the Company to acquire the outstanding common stock of D&M. Such
loan is payable in twenty equal quarterly installments, which commenced on March
31, 1998.
Loan Covenants
The Company's various debt agreements have financial covenants which cover
tangible net worth, leverage ratios, net income ratios and debt coverage ratios,
most of which are measured continuously
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8. LONG-TERM DEBT (CONTINUED)
throughout the fiscal year. The debt agreements also contain covenants and
provisions that restrict, among other things, the Company's ability to (i) incur
additional indebtedness, (ii) incur liens or encumbrances on its property and
equipment, (iii) make certain investments, loans or guarantees other than in the
normal course of business, (iv) declare or pay cash dividends, other than on the
Preferred Stock, (v) engage in certain sales of assets, (vi) merge, consolidate
with or acquire other business entities and (vii) fundamentally alter the
underlying nature or scope of the existing business. Additionally, the Company's
capital expenditures must be below certain predetermined thresholds provided in
the loan agreements. At December 31, 1999, the Company was in compliance with
the covenants contained in the various debt agreements as amended.
Other
Interest on all of the aforementioned bank loans is payable quarterly and,
at the discretion of the Company, bear interest at the agent bank's prime
lending rate or an adjusted LIBOR rate, as such rate is defined in the
underlying loan agreements (the Company's effective borrowing rate was 8.1% at
December 31, 1999). Effective December 31, 1997, the Company and a bank entered
into interest rate swap arrangements for its $3.0 million term loan and its
$17.0 million ESOP loan, which extend through September 30, 2002. The notional
amounts of such interest rate swap arrangements are the declining principal
amounts of the corresponding loans. Pursuant to the agreements, the Company's
interest rates on the financial instruments will be fixed at 5.99% over the
terms of the loans. Gains and losses resulting from such interest rate swap
arrangements are recorded as adjustments to interest expense in the period to
which they relate.
The bank credit facilities are secured by all assets of the Company,
including a first mortgage on the Company's Deer Park, New York facility, and
all of the Company's common stock in AIL.
Under certain circumstances, the Company is required to make mandatory loan
prepayments. Moreover, the Company generally may prepay its bank indebtedness
without incurring prepayment penalties. During the term of the revolving line of
credit agreements, the Company is charged a commitment fee of 1/4% of the daily
average of such unused commitments, payable on a quarterly basis.
The interest expense incurred on ESOP indebtedness during 1999, 1998 and
1997 was approximately $995,000, $1,243,000 and $349,000, respectively.
Principal maturities of long-term debt for the years ending December 31 are
as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
2000............................................ $ 6,032,000
2001............................................ 6,032,000
2002............................................ 11,114,000
-----------
$23,178,000
===========
</TABLE>
9. DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLANS
Prior to the September 1997 acquisition, the majority of AIL's employees
who attained age 21 participated in Eaton's noncontributory defined benefit
pension plan. The plan provided benefits that were generally based on years of
service and final average compensation. Eaton's policy was to fund at least the
minimum required by applicable regulations. AIL had full liability,
responsibility and obligation for costs of operating and funding the plan with
respect to participation therein by its employees. In connection with the
acquisition transactions described in Note 6, the Company established a defined
benefit plan with substantially the same terms and conditions of Eaton's plan.
Moreover, in July 1998 the trust underlying Eaton's defined benefit plan
transferred assets to the trust underlying the Company's new defined benefit
plan in order to provide an allocable share of the net assets attributable to
the AIL current and former plan participants and
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9. DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLANS (CONTINUED)
retirees under the plan who are, or will be, receiving benefits. The Company's
funding policy for its new defined benefit plan is to make annual contributions
to the extent that such contributions are actuarially-determined and tax
deductible. The $130.5 million and $131.0 million of plan assets at December 31,
1999 and 1998, respectively, generally consist of investments in domestic and
international capital stock and bond funds.
Pursuant to the acquisition transactions, the Company also established a
defined benefit pension plan designed to cover substantially all nonqualified
pension arrangements that were previously provided by Eaton. The plan generally
provides supplemental benefits to certain participants who are already covered
by the qualified defined benefit pension plan. Plan benefits are based on years
of service and certain compensation that is excluded under the qualified defined
benefit compensation plan. The nonqualified pension plan's principal asset
consists of whole life insurance policies and the cash surrender values
thereunder.
The following tables present certain financial information for all of the
Company's defined benefit pension plans.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF AND FOR THE
PERIOD FROM
AS OF AND FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 25,
DECEMBER 31, 1997 TO
---------------------------- DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998 1997
------------ ------------ -----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
CHANGE IN PROJECTED BENEFIT OBLIGATION
Projected benefit obligation at
beginning of period................... $127,793,000 $134,671,000 $135,604,000
Service cost............................ 2,884,000 3,084,000 731,000
Interest cost on projected benefit
obligation............................ 8,105,000 8,459,000 2,115,000
Benefit payments........................ (11,140,000) (12,695,000) (2,830,000)
Actuarial gain.......................... (6,531,000) (5,726,000) (949,000)
------------ ------------ ------------
Projected benefit obligation at end of
period................................ 121,111,000 127,793,000 134,671,000
------------ ------------ ------------
CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets at beginning
of period............................. 130,995,000 139,407,000 141,338,000
Actual return on plan assets............ 10,692,000 4,283,000 899,000
Benefit payments........................ (11,140,000) (12,695,000) (2,830,000)
------------ ------------ ------------
Fair value of plan assets at end of
period................................ 130,547,000 130,995,000 139,407,000
------------ ------------ ------------
Funded status........................... 9,436,000 3,202,000 4,736,000
Unrecognized net actuarial loss......... 1,829,000 5,261,000 1,575,000
------------ ------------ ------------
Net amount recognized................... $ 11,265,000 $ 8,463,000 $ 6,311,000
============ ============ ============
</TABLE>
The aforementioned amounts are recognized in the accompanying consolidated
balance sheets as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------
1999 1998
----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Other long-term assets............................ $12,963,000 $10,015,000
Other long-term liabilities....................... 1,698,000 1,552,000
----------- -----------
Net amounts recognized............................ $11,265,000 $ 8,463,000
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
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9. DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLANS (CONTINUED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD FROM
SEPTEMBER 25,
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 TO
-------------------------- DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998 1997
----------- ----------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
COMPONENTS OF PERIODIC BENEFIT
Service cost................................ $ 2,884,000 $ 3,084,000 $ 731,000
Interest cost on projected benefit
obligation................................ 8,105,000 8,459,000 2,115,000
Actual return on plan assets................ (10,692,000) (4,283,000) (899,000)
Net amortization and deferral............... (2,953,000) (9,272,000) (2,490,000)
----------- ----------- -----------
Net periodic benefit........................ $(2,656,000) $(2,012,000) $ (543,000)
=========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
Actuarial assumptions used in the calculations of the net pension benefit
amounts for 1999, 1998 and 1997 were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999 1998 AND 1997
----- -------------
<S> <C> <C>
Discount rate.......................................... 7.50% 6.50%
Compensation growth rate............................... 3.95% 3.95%
Long-term rate of return on plan assets................ 10.00% 10.00%
</TABLE>
In December 1999, the qualified defined benefit plan established a
temporary opportunity for eligible employees to voluntarily elect to retire from
the Company and receive an enhanced benefit. Substantially all active employees
of the Company who are located at its Deer Park, New York facility were eligible
for this enhanced benefit if, as of January 31, 2000, the employee was 55 years
old or older, with at least ten years of vested service and at least five of the
ten years of vested service are immediately preceding January 31, 2000. The
enhanced benefit also retroactively covers those employees who elected a
retirement date after September 30, 1999 but before the announcement date of the
enhanced benefit. The enhanced benefit is calculated at one and one-half percent
of the employee's current annual base pay, multiplied by the total years of plan
participation, up to a maximum of twenty-five years of participation. The
enhanced benefit is in addition to the benefit that the employee would otherwise
be entitled to under the normal provisions of the qualified defined benefit
plan. The employees electing to receive the enhanced benefit pursuant to the
plan amendment will receive payment thereof consistent with the methodology
elected for other benefits payable under the qualified defined benefit plan.
January 15, 2000 was the last date that eligible employees could elect to
participate in the enhanced benefit program. The benefits payable under this
plan amendment will be paid from the qualified defined benefit plan's assets and
are expected to be approximately $1.3 million.
In December 1999, the qualified defined benefit plan was also amended
insofar as no new participants will be allowed subsequent to December 31, 1999;
however, it is anticipated that plan participation credits will continue through
December 31, 2003 and retirements after such date will be reflective of final
average compensation during the period subsequent to December 31, 2003.
The effects of the aforementioned plan amendments are not reflected in the
actuarial present values of projected plan benefit obligations disclosed in the
above tables.
10. DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS
The Company sponsors a defined contribution 401(k) retirement plan for the
benefit of substantially all of its employees. The plan is funded by employee
salary deferral contributions and provides for matching contributions by the
Company at the discretion of the Board of Directors. No such matching
contributions were made by the Company during 1999, 1998 and 1997.
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10. DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS (CONTINUED)
The Company became the plan sponsor for another 401(k) retirement plan in
connection with its acquisition of D&M (see Note 2). During 1998, this plan was
merged with the existing AIL plan.
11. POSTEMPLOYMENT OBLIGATIONS AND POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS OTHER THAN PENSIONS
Prior to November 1998, AIL's employees who were hired prior to December 1,
1997 and with 20 years of service generally were eligible for postretirement
health care and life insurance benefits upon retirement, payable for life,
although the Company retained the right to modify or terminate the plan
providing these benefits. In November 1998, the Company approved a plan to
curtail substantially all of AIL's contribution to benefits provided under the
employee retirement medical and life insurance program. As a result of such
curtailment, the Company recognized a gain of approximately $37 million in 1998.
AIL continues to offer a retirement medical program to eligible participants
with all expenses borne by the participants.
Prior to curtailment, AIL paid 50 to 90 percent of such costs. In addition
to certain long-term disability income continuance payments and costs associated
with life and health care insurance for disabled employees that remain
postemployment obligations of the Company, certain retirees who retired prior to
1985 have life insurance benefits which will continue to be recognized as a
postretirement benefit obligation paid by the Company. The benefit plan asset
primarily consists of a tax-free money market investment.
The following tables present certain financial information for the
Company's postemployment and postretirement obligations and the corresponding
benefit plan.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF AND FOR
THE PERIOD FROM
AS OF AND FOR THE SEPTEMBER 25,
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 TO
--------------------------- DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998 1997
----------- ------------ ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED BENEFIT OBLIGATION
Accumulated benefit obligation at
beginning of period..................... $ 9,699,000 $ 48,655,000 $ 49,074,000
Service cost benefits earned during the
period.................................. 54,000 328,000 77,000
Interest cost............................. 571,000 3,001,000 750,000
Plan participant contributions............ -- 468,000 85,000
Benefit payments.......................... (604,000) (4,684,000) (1,962,000)
Actuarial (gain) and loss................. (571,000) (1,019,000) 631,000
Curtailment gain.......................... -- (37,050,000) --
----------- ------------ ------------
Accumulated benefit obligation at end of
period.................................. 9,149,000 9,699,000 48,655,000
----------- ------------ ------------
CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of
period.................................. 149,000 1,717,000 2,718,000
Actual return on plan assets.............. 1,000 150,000 17,000
Employer contributions.................... 526,000 2,498,000 859,000
Plan participant contributions............ -- 468,000 85,000
Benefit payments.......................... (604,000) (4,684,000) (1,962,000)
----------- ------------ ------------
Fair value of plan assets at end of
period.................................. 72,000 149,000 1,717,000
----------- ------------ ------------
Funded status............................. (9,077,000) (9,550,000) (46,938,000)
Unrecognized net actuarial (gain) loss.... (165,000) 405,000 824,000
----------- ------------ ------------
Net amount recognized..................... $(9,242,000) $ (9,145,000) $(46,114,000)
=========== ============ ============
</TABLE>
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11. POSTEMPLOYMENT OBLIGATIONS AND POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS OTHER THAN PENSIONS
(CONTINUED)
The aforementioned amounts are included in the accompanying consolidated
balance sheets as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------
1999 1998
----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Other long-term assets............................ $ 72,000 $ 149,000
Other long-term liabilities....................... 9,314,000 9,294,000
----------- -----------
Net amounts recognized............................ $(9,242,000) $(9,145,000)
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD FROM
SEPTEMBER 25,
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 TO
------------------------ DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998 1997
-------- ------------ ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
COMPONENTS OF PERIODIC COST
Service cost................................ $ 54,000 $ 328,000 $ 77,000
Interest cost on accumulated benefit
obligation................................ 571,000 3,001,000 750,000
Actual return on plan assets................ (1,000) (150,000) (17,000)
Net amortization and deferral............... -- 102,000 5,000
Curtailment gain............................ -- (37,050,000) --
-------- ------------ --------
Net periodic cost (benefit)................. $624,000 $(33,769,000) $815,000
======== ============ ========
</TABLE>
The discount rate utilized in determining the net benefit amounts for 1998
and 1997 was 6.50%. In 1999, the discount rate was 7.50%.
12. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Stock Option Plan
In November 1997, the Company adopted the 1998 Long Term Incentive Stock
Option Plan (the "Plan") effective January 1, 1998. The Plan provides for the
granting of incentive and nonqualified stock options to employees and directors
to purchase up to 380,000 shares of the Company's common stock. All of the
options granted to date under the Plan have been qualified stock options
providing for exercise prices equal to the fair value at the date of grant and
expire 10 years after the date of grant. Such options are generally exercisable
over a three or five year vesting period; however, vesting may be accelerated if
the Company experiences a change in control, as defined in the underlying Plan
agreement. At December 31, 1999 and 1998, approximately 115,000 and 42,000
options were exercisable, respectively. Additionally, at December 31, 1999, the
weighted average exercise price and weighted average remaining contractual life
of the Company's stock options are $8.86 and 8.76 years, respectively.
The following table summarizes information about stock options.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SHARES EXERCISE PRICES
------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C>
Outstanding at January 1, 1998..................... -- $ --
Granted............................................ 136,525 8.20
Forfeited.......................................... (4,000) 8.20
-------
Outstanding at December 31, 1998................... 132,525 8.20
Granted............................................ 154,775 9.40
Forfeited.......................................... (5,920) 8.20
-------
Outstanding at December 31, 1999................... 281,380 $8.20 to $9.40
=======
</TABLE>
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12. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (CONTINUED)
Restricted Stock Plan
In November 1997, the Company adopted the 1998 Long Term Incentive
Restricted Stock Plan (the "Restricted Stock Plan") which provides for the
granting of up to 520,000 shares of restricted stock to certain key employees of
the Company. In January 1999 and December 1997, 47,050 and 245,350 awards were
granted with aggregate fair values of approximately $442,000 and $1,929,000,
respectively. The restricted shares vest over a 9 year period. However, such
vesting may be accelerated if the Company achieves a predetermined stock
appreciation value for a two-year period or if the Company experiences a change
in control, as defined in the underlying Restricted Stock Plan agreement.
Compensation expense associated with the Restricted Stock Plan for 1997 was not
material.
The following table summarizes information about restricted stock grant
awards (no restricted stock shares have been issued through December 31, 1999).
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Outstanding at September 25, 1997........................... --
Granted..................................................... 245,350
-------
Outstanding at December 31, 1997............................ 245,350
Forfeited................................................... (10,100)
-------
Outstanding at December 31, 1998............................ 235,250
Granted..................................................... 47,050
-------
Outstanding at December 31, 1999............................ 282,300
=======
</TABLE>
13. INCOME TAXES
Income tax expense (benefit) is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD FROM
SEPTEMBER 25,
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 TO
-------------------------- DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998 1997
----------- ----------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Current:
Federal................................... $ 5,031,000 $(1,516,000) $1,516,000
State..................................... 1,004,000 -- 304,000
----------- ----------- ----------
6,035,000 (1,516,000) 1,820,000
----------- ----------- ----------
Deferred:
Federal................................... (4,278,000) 9,276,000 (339,000)
State..................................... (731,000) 2,719,000 (95,000)
----------- ----------- ----------
(5,009,000) 11,995,000 (434,000)
----------- ----------- ----------
$ 1,026,000 $10,479,000 $1,386,000
=========== =========== ==========
</TABLE>
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13. INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)
A reconciliation between the actual income tax expense for financial
statement purposes and income taxes computed by applying the statutory Federal
income tax rate to financial statement income before income taxes is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD FROM
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 25,
DECEMBER 31, 1997 TO
------------- DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998 1997
----- ---- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Statutory Federal income tax rate....................... 35.0% 35.0% 35.0%
State income taxes, net of Federal benefit.............. 7.5 7.1 4.1
Tax credits............................................. (17.4) -- --
Nondeductible merger related expenses................... 12.8 -- --
Nondeductible goodwill amortization expense............. 7.5 0.7 --
Nondeductible expenses -- other......................... 1.9 0.2 2.8
Other, net.............................................. (3.9) (1.0) 0.1
----- ---- ----
Financial statement effective income tax rate........... 43.4% 42.0% 42.0%
===== ==== ====
</TABLE>
The 1999 effective income tax rate was favorably impacted by the effects of
certain investment tax credits. The Company only recognizes such income tax
credits in the period that they are definitively calculated in connection with
the completion of the corresponding corporate income tax filings.
Components of the long-term deferred income tax assets and liabilities at
December 31, 1999 and 1998 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999 1998
------------ -------------
<S> <C> <C>
Deferred income tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforwards and investment tax
credits.............................................. $ 1,436,000 $ 2,725,000
Deferred revenue....................................... 1,443,000 --
Long-term contracts.................................... 1,378,000 2,017,000
Postemployment obligations and postretirement benefits
other than pensions and nonqualified defined benefit
pension plan......................................... 4,516,000 4,554,000
Allowance for doubtful accounts........................ 308,000 411,000
Other.................................................. 344,000 273,000
Valuation allowance.................................... (1,436,000) (1,571,000)
------------ -------------
7,989,000 8,409,000
------------ -------------
Deferred income tax liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment.......................... 8,408,000 10,663,000
Qualified defined benefit pension plan................. 5,050,000 3,903,000
Assets with book bases greater than tax bases.......... -- 2,591,000
Other.................................................. 1,083,000 2,813,000
------------ -------------
14,541,000 19,970,000
------------ -------------
Net deferred income tax liability...................... $ (6,552,000) $ (11,561,000)
============ =============
</TABLE>
At December 31, 1999, the Company had state net operating loss
carryforwards and state investment tax credits available to reduce future
taxable income aggregating approximately $829,000 and $2.1 million,
respectively. Such amounts expire in 2018 and 2013, respectively, and are
subject to substantial annual
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13. INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)
limitations pursuant to the separate return limitation years and ownership
changes provided by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance for certain state net
operating loss carryforwards and investment tax credits because there can be no
objective measurement of the Company's ability to generate sufficient future
taxable income of the appropriate nature and character to provide reasonable
assurance that the related net deferred tax asset will be recoverable.
During the year ended December 31, 1999, the Company recognized the benefit
of certain favorable income tax attributes related to the D&M acquisition. As
such income tax benefits were not recognized in connection with the D&M
acquisition accounting because their realization was not considered reasonably
assured, the Company utilized those income tax benefits in 1999 to reduce the
carrying value of goodwill by approximately $272,000.
14. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Leases
The Company leases real property and equipment under various noncancelable
operating leases. The leases provide for monthly rental payments including real
estate taxes and other operating costs. The aggregate future minimum lease
commitments under noncancelable operating leases for the years ending December
31 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
2000............................................. $1,357,000
2001............................................. 1,248,000
2002............................................. 1,093,000
2003............................................. 643,000
2004............................................. 248,000
</TABLE>
Rent expense under all operating lease arrangements was approximately
$1,199,000, $1,047,000 and $235,000 for 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
Legal Matters
The Company is party to legal proceedings and potential claims arising in
the ordinary course of its business. The ultimate legal and financial liability
of the Company with respect to such ongoing litigation cannot be estimated with
any certainty but, in the opinion of the management, the Company has adequate
legal defenses, reserves or insurance coverage with respect to those matters so
that the ultimate resolution will not have a material adverse effect on the
Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Land and Building Sales
The Company has entered into three separate agreements to sell certain
parcels of land and a building at its facility in Deer Park, New York. The
selling prices of such land and building aggregate approximately $6.0 million.
The purchase price will be satisfied by cash of approximately $4.8 million and
the balance as a long-term mortgage payable to the Company. Management believes
that all three real property transactions will close during 2000.
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15. DISCLOSURES ABOUT SEGMENTS OF AN ENTERPRISE AND RELATED INFORMATION
Effective January 1, 1998, the Company adopted SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures
about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information" ("SFAS No. 131"). SFAS
No. 131 establishes standards for the way that public business enterprises
report information about operating segments in annual financial statements and
requires that those enterprises report selected information about operating
segments in interim financial reports. It also establishes standards for related
disclosures about products and services, geographic areas and major customers.
Prior to 1998, the Company had only one reportable segment because no individual
business or product line met the reportable segment criteria defined in SFAS No.
131. However, the January 2, 1998 acquisition of D&M's antenna business created
the requirement for disclosures regarding two reportable segments: Defense and
Aerospace Systems and Antenna Products and Technologies, both of which sell
their products and services to customers in the defense industry and the
government sector. Moreover, Antenna Products and Technologies generates
approximately 40% of its net sales from commercial customers.
The Company's principal products and services by reportable segment are as
follows:
DEFENSE AND AEROSPACE SYSTEMS:
Advanced sensors
Field test simulation, measurement and verification and avionics data
acquisition
Frequency synthesizers
Interference cancellation systems
Ka-Band low noise amplifiers, mixers, downconverters, radiometers and MCM
L-Band amplifiers
Modular radar and other radar products
Passive airborne warning systems
Radar warning receivers
Repairs, contractor support and customer training (post-installation)
Tactical integrated computer-controlled jamming systems for the U.S. Navy's and
Marine's EA-6B
Prowler and the U.S. Air Force's B-1B aircraft
ANTENNA PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGIES:
Advanced electronic warfare antennas
CNI antennas
Commercial aviation antennas
ELINT ESM systems
ESM and electronic warfare antennas
GPS and wireless antennas
High-frequency whip antenna with tilt base
Lightweight composite reflector antennas
Navigation and radar antennas
Prime feed reflector systems
SPS-67 antenna group for the U.S. Navy's Aegis class destroyers
UHF SATCOM antennas
The Company uses operating results for purposes of performance measurement;
however, the gain on curtailment of health and welfare benefit plan has not been
allocated to the reportable segments for the year
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15. DISCLOSURES ABOUT SEGMENTS OF AN ENTERPRISE AND RELATED INFORMATION
(CONTINUED)
ended December 31, 1998 because such allocation is not readily determinable. The
accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described
in Note 1. The measurement basis for segment assets includes net accounts
receivable, inventories, goodwill and other intangible assets, net property,
plant and equipment and other identifiable current assets.
Summary information by segment as of and for the years ended December 31,
1999 and 1998 is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999 1998
------------ -----------
<S> <C> <C>
DEFENSE AND AEROSPACE SYSTEMS
Net sales to external customers........................ $115,750,000 $97,104,000
Segment operating profit............................... 12,199,000 150,000
Segment assets......................................... 33,909,000 43,948,000
Segment depreciation and amortization expense.......... 1,725,000 1,859,000
Segment property, plant and equipment expenditures..... 1,641,000 2,161,000
ANTENNA PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGIES
Net sales to external customers........................ 30,322,000 22,836,000
Segment operating loss................................. (6,376,000) (8,915,000)
Segment assets......................................... 20,903,000 24,611,000
Segment depreciation and amortization expense.......... 1,072,000 1,130,000
Segment property, plant and equipment expenditures..... 96,000 220,000
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
15. DISCLOSURES ABOUT SEGMENTS OF AN ENTERPRISE AND RELATED INFORMATION
(CONTINUED)
A reconciliation of the Company's segment operating profit (loss), segment
assets and other significant items to the corresponding amounts in the
consolidated financial statements as of and for the years ended December 31,
1999 and 1998 is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999 1998
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
Total operating profit (loss) for reportable segments... $ 5,823,000 $ (8,765,000)
Gain on curtailment of health and welfare benefit
plan.................................................. -- 37,050,000
Interest expense........................................ (2,875,000) (3,257,000)
All other expense, net.................................. (582,000) (79,000)
------------ ------------
Total consolidated income before income taxes........... $ 2,366,000 $ 24,949,000
============ ============
ASSETS
Total assets for reportable segments.................... $ 54,812,000 $ 68,559,000
Other assets............................................ 58,348,000 56,942,000
------------ ------------
Consolidated total assets............................... $113,160,000 $125,501,000
============ ============
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION EXPENSE
Total depreciation and amortization expense for
reportable segments................................... $ 2,797,000 $ 2,989,000
Other depreciation and amortization expense............. 5,765,000 5,439,000
------------ ------------
Consolidated depreciation and amortization expense...... $ 8,562,000 $ 8,428,000
============ ============
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT EXPENDITURES
Total property, plant and equipment expenditures for
reportable segments................................... $ 1,737,000 $ 2,381,000
Other property, plant and equipment expenditures........ 1,589,000 1,262,000
------------ ------------
Consolidated property, plant and equipment
expenditures.......................................... $ 3,326,000 $ 3,643,000
============ ============
</TABLE>
For each of the periods presented herein, the Company's operations and
assets were within the United States and net sales to customers outside of the
United States were less than five percent of net sales for such periods.
16. MERGER AGREEMENT
Both the Company's Board of Directors and EDO Corporation's Board of
Directors approved a merger between the companies. EDO Corporation is a
publicly-traded company on the New York Stock Exchange and, in connection with
this proposed transaction, the Company would be a part of a publicly-traded
company. Under the merger agreement and share purchase agreement, all of the
Company's outstanding common and preferred shares will be exchanged or purchased
for approximately 6.6 million newly issued EDO Corporation common shares and
cash payments aggregating approximately $13 million, depending on the final
exchange ratio and the market price of EDO Corporation's common shares on or
about the closing date. The merger is subject to certain regulatory, shareholder
and other approvals.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
Board of Directors
AIL Systems Inc. and Subsidiary
We have audited the accompanying statements of consolidated operations,
shareholders' equity and cash flows of AIL Systems Inc. (a subsidiary of Eaton
Corporation) and Subsidiary for the nine months ended September 30, 1997. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An
audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the results of the Company's consolidated operations
and its cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 1997, in conformity
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
--------------------------------------
Ernst & Young LLP
Melville, New York
January 3, 2000
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STATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONS
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(THOUSANDS OF
DOLLARS,
EXCEPT SHARE
AND PER
SHARE AMOUNTS)
<S> <C>
Net sales................................................... $ 71,411
Costs and expenses:
Cost of products sold..................................... 71,605
Selling, general and administrative expenses.............. 21,889
Research and development expenses......................... 4,917
-------------
98,411
-------------
Loss from operations........................................ (27,000)
-------------
Other income (expense):
Net interest income from Eaton Corporation................ 8,169
Interest income........................................... 39
Patent litigation settlement, net......................... 6,500
Other expenses............................................ (164)
-------------
14,544
-------------
Loss before income taxes.................................... (12,456)
Income tax benefit.......................................... 4,858
-------------
Net loss.................................................... $ (7,598)
=============
Basic loss per common share................................. $ (0.55)
=============
Weighted average common shares used in computing basic loss
per common share.......................................... 13,717,911
=============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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AIL SYSTEMS INC. (A SUBSIDIARY OF EATON CORPORATION) AND SUBSIDIARY
STATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMMON STOCK CAPITAL IN TREASURY STOCK
---------------------- EXCESS OF RETAINED ---------------------
SHARES AMOUNT STATED VALUE EARNINGS SHARES AMOUNT TOTALS
---------- -------- ------------ -------- --------- -------- --------
(THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS, EXCEPT SHARE AMOUNTS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCES AT JANUARY 1, 1997............. 15,000,000 $150,000 $1,758 $69,666 1,273,375 $(16,914) $204,510
Net loss................................ -- -- -- (7,598) -- -- (7,598)
Purchases of stock for treasury......... -- -- -- -- 32,516 (486) (486)
---------- -------- ------ ------- --------- -------- --------
BALANCES AT SEPTEMBER 30, 1997.......... 15,000,000 $150,000 $1,758 $62,068 1,305,891 $(17,400) $196,426
========== ======== ====== ======= ========= ======== ========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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AIL SYSTEMS INC. (A SUBSIDIARY OF EATON CORPORATION) AND SUBSIDIARY
STATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS)
<S> <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss.................................................... $ (7,598)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in
operating activities:
Depreciation expense........................................ 6,287
Amortization expense........................................ 2,100
Deferred income tax benefit................................. (2,366)
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment........... 1,466
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable....................................... 510
Inventories............................................... (1,838)
Prepaid and recoverable income taxes...................... (4,404)
Other current assets...................................... 378
Accounts payable.......................................... (3,700)
Accrued compensation and related liabilities.............. (1,173)
Income taxes payable...................................... (2,110)
Other current liabilities................................. 562
Change in net liability for postretirement benefits....... (142)
Other -- net.............................................. 1,044
--------
Net cash used in operating activities..................... (10,984)
--------
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment.............. (4,078)
Proceeds from sales of assets............................... 11
--------
Net cash used in investing activities....................... (4,067)
--------
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of stock for treasury............................. (486)
Net cash transferred from Eaton Corporation................. 15,981
--------
Net cash provided by financing activities................... 15,495
INCREASE IN CASH............................................ 444
Cash at beginning of period................................. 889
--------
Cash at end of period....................................... $ 1,333
========
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Interest paid............................................... $ 1,116
========
Taxes paid.................................................. $ 583
========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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AIL SYSTEMS INC. (A SUBSIDIARY OF EATON CORPORATION) AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation
AIL Systems Inc. (the "Company"), a Delaware Corporation, is a subsidiary
of Eaton Corporation ("Eaton" or "Parent Company"). On December 1, 1988, Eaton
and the Company executed a Purchase and Sale Agreement whereby the Company
acquired Eaton's businesses engaged in the design, development and manufacture
of electronic warfare and other systems, substantially for sale to the United
States Government. The Purchase and Sale Agreement provided for the assumption
of all contractual obligations, except for those obligations excluded by the
agreement.
The Company's two major operating units are AIL Systems Inc., with
engineering and manufacturing facilities based in Deer Park, New York and a
technical services facility in Lancaster, California; and its subsidiary,
American Nucleonics Corporation, with engineering and manufacturing facilities
based in Westlake Village, California. The Company is a high technology business
applying the majority of its resources to the research, development and
production of military electronics and components under defense contracts. Other
products include environmental, space and satellite communication components for
commercial applications.
Effective September 30, 1997, through a series of acquisition transactions,
AIL Technologies Inc. acquired all of the outstanding common shares of the
Company. The accompanying consolidated financial statements present the results
of operations and cash flows for the Company as a subsidiary of Eaton for the
period prior to the acquisition by AIL Technologies Inc. The consolidated
financial statements do not include any adjustments to the carrying amounts of
assets and liabilities to reflect the fair value of the assets acquired and
liabilities assumed by AIL Technologies Inc.
The Company operated as a subsidiary of Eaton, utilizing Eaton's
centralized systems for cash management, employee benefit plans, real property
taxes, insurance, property, plant and equipment, income taxes and administrative
services. Certain operating expenses and other cash requirements of the Company
were paid by Eaton and charged directly or allocated to the Company, principally
based on specific identification of individual cost items and otherwise based
upon estimated levels of effort devoted by Eaton's corporate administrative
departments to individual entities or relative measures of size of entities.
Such allocated amounts are included in the following financial statement
categories:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Cost of products sold....................................... $2,083,000
Selling, general and administrative expenses................ 1,360,000
Patent litigation settlement, net........................... 1,494,000
Other expenses.............................................. 14,000
</TABLE>
In the opinion of management, the methods for allocating corporate
administrative expenses and other direct costs are reasonable. It is not
practical to estimate the costs that would have been incurred by the Company had
it operated on a stand-alone basis.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements of the Company include its
wholly-owned subsidiary, American Nucleonics Corporation. Assets and liabilities
are based on historical costs as included in the Parent Company's consolidated
financial statements. Transactions and account balances between members of the
Company's consolidated group have been eliminated in consolidation.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and
accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Revenue and Profit Determination
Sales and cost of products sold on fixed price contracts are recorded under
the percentage of completion method, generally when units are delivered.
Sales and cost of products sold on cost-reimbursement and service contracts
are recorded under the percentage-of-completion method of accounting as costs
(including general and administrative expenses) are incurred. Sales and cost of
products sold on certain fixed-priced contracts that provide for delivery at a
low volume per year, or a small number of units after a lengthy period of time
over which a significant amount of costs will be incurred, are also recorded
using this method. Some contracts contain incentive provisions, based upon
performance in relation to established targets, which are considered in
determining the revenue recognition on the underlying contracts.
Profits on contracts are recognized based on total sales value compared to
estimated costs at completion. These estimates are reviewed and revised
periodically throughout the lives of the contracts, and adjustments to profits
resulting from such revisions are made cumulative to the date of change, which
may affect current period earnings. Losses on contracts are recorded as they are
identified.
Revenue relating to contracts or contract change orders that have not been
priced, negotiated, documented or funded is not recognized unless realization is
considered probable.
Interest Costs
Interest costs are charged to expense as incurred, except for amounts
incurred in connection with construction in progress which are capitalized as a
cost of the related asset.
Income Taxes
The Company's taxable income is included in Eaton's consolidated and/or
combined income tax returns. Pursuant to a tax sharing arrangement, income taxes
currently payable were paid to the Parent Company through direct cash payments
and reductions in the receivable balance from Eaton. Deferred income taxes are
determined on the liability method, which requires recognition of deferred
income taxes based on temporary differences between the financial reporting and
income tax bases of assets and liabilities, using currently enacted income tax
rates and regulations.
Cash
The Company participates in Eaton's centralized cash management system.
Under this system, cash receipts are transferred to Eaton and cash disbursements
are funded by Eaton. Accordingly, the cash balances presented in the
accompanying statement of consolidated cash flows do not represent cash
generated or required by operations.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Inventories
Inventories are carried at the lower of weighted average cost or market.
Inventories principally consist of contracts-in-progress, which are comprised of
unbilled material, labor and overhead costs that are expected to be billed
during the succeeding year.
Inventories relating to long-term contracts are stated at the actual
production and engineering costs incurred to date, including manufacturing,
engineering and material handling overhead, and are reduced by amounts
identified with revenue recognized on units delivered or progress completed.
Work in process is further reduced by charging any amounts in excess of
estimated realizable value to cost of products sold.
Inventoried costs related to certain of the Company's product lines include
finished goods beyond what is required for recorded orders under contracts.
These costs are incurred to help maintain stable and efficient production
schedules. Management believes that sufficient markets exist for these product
lines and that no loss will be incurred on disposition.
Under the contractual arrangements by which progress payments are received,
the United States Government has title to or a security interest in the
inventories and unbilled accounts receivable identified with related contracts.
Research and Development
Research and development expenditures for Company-sponsored projects are
expensed as incurred.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Repairs and maintenance
costs are expensed as incurred. Depreciation and amortization of buildings and
facility improvements are computed using the straight-line method over the
estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from 10 to 30 years.
Depreciation of machinery and equipment is computed using a sum of the years
digits method over the estimated useful lives of the underlying assets, which
range from 6 to 20 years.
Intangible Assets
The excess cost of Eaton's original investment in the Company over the net
assets acquired is amortized over forty years. Other intangible assets,
including costs deferred pursuant to agreements with the United States
Government and software development costs, are amortized over their respective
lives, not exceeding ten years.
The carrying values of intangible and other long-lived assets are
periodically reviewed to determine if any impairment indicators are present. If
it is determined that such indicators are present and the review indicates that
the assets will not be recoverable, based on undiscounted estimated cash flows
over the remaining amortization and depreciation period, their carrying values
are reduced to estimated fair market value. Impairment indicators include, among
other conditions, cash flow deficits, an historic or anticipated decline in
revenue or operating profit, adverse legal or regulatory developments,
accumulation of costs significantly in excess of amounts originally expected to
acquire the asset and a material decrease in the fair value of some or all of
the assets. Assets are grouped at the lowest level for which there are
identifiable cash flows that are largely independent of the cash flows generated
by other asset groups.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Earnings Per Share
The Company's basic earnings per share is computed using the weighted
average number of shares of common stock outstanding, including shares held in
trust for the benefit of the Company's employees. Diluted earnings per share is
not disclosed for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 because the effect of
common share equivalents is antidilutive.
Stock Based Compensation
In October 1995, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation," which the Company adopted in 1996. SFAS No. 123 defines a fair
value method of accounting for the issuance of stock options and other equity
instruments. Under the fair value method, compensation cost is measured at the
grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized over the
service period, which is usually the vesting period. Pursuant to SFAS No. 123,
companies are encouraged, but are not required to adopt the fair value method of
accounting for employee stock-based transactions. Companies are also permitted
to continue to account for such transactions under Accounting Principles Board
Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" ("APB No. 25") but
are required to disclose in the financial statement footnotes, pro forma
earnings as if the Company had applied the new method of accounting. The Company
has elected to account for such transactions under APB No. 25. The pro forma
information required under SFAS No. 123 has not been provided since the effect
of calculating compensation expense for the plans under SFAS No. 123 is not
materially different from amounts reported for the nine months ended September
30, 1997.
Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information
In June 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of
an Enterprise and Related Information." SFAS No. 131 established standards for
the way that public business enterprises report information about operating
segments in annual financial statements and requires that those enterprises
report selected information about operating segments in interim financial
reports. It also established standards for related disclosures about products
and services, geographic areas and major customers. SFAS No. 131 is effective
for financial statements for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997. For
the nine months ended September 30, 1997, the Company operated as one reportable
segment pursuant to the criteria established in SFAS No. 131.
2. LONG-TERM CONTRACTS
A substantial portion of the Company's business activity is with the United
States Government. At September 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996 approximately 92%
and 94%, respectively, of the Company's accounts receivable represent
obligations of the United States Government and its prime contractors.
Contractual authority to acquire additional items, or to change the work
scope of a contract prior to reaching final agreement on price, is a frequent
and normal occurrence in procurements with the United States Government.
Contracts contain standard provisions for assuring that an equitable price will
be determined in the unusual event a mutually satisfactory price cannot be
subsequently negotiated.
3. SIGNIFICANT PROGRAMS
The Company's defensive avionics program for the U.S. Air Force's B-1B
bomber accounted for approximately 45% of sales in the nine months ended
September 30, 1997. In 1996, the Company was awarded a $66 million contract for
the Universal Exciter Upgrade of the Navy's EA-6B aircraft. The contract
accounted for approximately 25% of net sales for the nine months ended September
30, 1997.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
3. SIGNIFICANT PROGRAMS (CONTINUED)
During 1996, the Company was awarded a commercial contract to develop and
manufacture certain electronic equipment to be utilized in the next generation
of NASA's Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System. For the nine months ended
September 30, 1997, the Company recorded net sales and cost of products sold on
this program of approximately $1.0 million and $11.5 million, respectively. The
contract was successfully completed in 1998.
4. FINANCING AGREEMENT WITH THE PARENT COMPANY
The Company has a general financing agreement with the Parent Company
covering substantially all of the Company's working capital, capital
expenditures and other financing requirements. The general financing agreement
provides for interest income and interest expense, as appropriate, charged at
the prime rate (8.50% and 8.25% at September 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996,
respectively), with the exception of $25 million which provides for an interest
charge at a floating rate equal to the three-month London InterBank Offered Rate
("LIBOR") plus 25 basis points (6.02% and 5.81% at September 30, 1997 and
December 31, 1996, respectively).
5. RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS
Eaton has a noncontributory defined benefit pension plan covering the
majority of the Company's employees. The plan provides benefits that are
generally based on years of service and final average compensation. Eaton's
policy is to fund at least the minimum required by applicable regulations. The
Company has full liability, responsibility and obligation for costs of operating
and funding the plan with respect to participation therein by its employees. The
Company did not incur any defined benefit pension plan expense or benefit during
the nine months ended September 30, 1997.
The Company also sponsors a defined contribution 401(k) retirement plan for
the benefit of substantially all of its employees. The plan is funded by
employee salary deferral contributions and provides for matching contributions
by the Company at the discretion of the Board of Directors. No such
contributions were made by the Company for the nine months ended September 30,
1997.
6. EMPLOYEE STOCK PLANS
The Company has various stock plans in effect. Approximately $1.0 million
was charged to expense under the Company's various stock plans during the nine
months ended September 30, 1997.
Through the Employee Stock Plan, which covers all employees, the Company
transfers a portion of its common stock to a trust for its employees, contingent
upon the Company achieving predetermined annual goals. In accordance with this
plan, 37,935 shares were purchased during the nine months ended September 30,
1997 at fair market value from the Parent Company. Such shares were transferred
to the trust to be distributed on behalf of eligible employees. Contemporaneous
with the Company's acquisition by AIL Technologies Inc., the shares held by the
trust on October 1, 1997 were converted into common shares of AIL Technologies
Inc. on such date.
The Company awards stock to certain executives through the Restricted Stock
Plan, subject to continued employment with the Company. These awards vest over a
three-year period. A target amount of shares to be awarded is established at the
date of the grant. This target is adjusted based on predetermined performance
and other incentive factors. The Company has the right to repurchase these
shares at any time. There were no Restricted Stock Plan awards during the nine
months ended September 30, 1997.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
6. EMPLOYEE STOCK PLANS (CONTINUED)
The Company repurchased 32,516 shares under Restricted Stock and Employee
Stock Plans during the nine months ended September 30, 1997, which have been
recorded as treasury stock in the accompanying statement of consolidated
shareholders' equity.
7. POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS OTHER THAN PENSIONS
The Company's employees generally become eligible for postretirement health
care and life insurance benefits upon retirement and the benefits are payable
for life, although the Company retains the right to modify or terminate the plan
providing these benefits. The plan is contributory, with retiree contributions
adjusted annually, and contains other cost-sharing features, including
deductibles and co-payments. The costs of future benefits are accrued over the
working lives of the employees. Company policy is to fund the greater of the net
periodic postretirement benefits cost or claims incurred through the Company's
Welfare Benefits Trust fund. Expense for postretirement benefits other than
pensions for the year ended December 31, 1996 (the latest date for which an
actuarial determination was available) was as follows (in millions):
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Service cost -- benefits earned during year................. $ 0.2
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation............... 3.2
Amortization of transition obligation....................... 1.9
Amortization of unrecognized net loss....................... 1.0
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost............. (0.5)
-----
$ 5.8
=====
</TABLE>
The actuarially-determined expense for postretirement benefits other than
pensions for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 was approximately $4.5
million. The components of such expense are substantially consistent with the
year ended December 31, 1996.
Measurement of the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation at
December 31, 1996 (the latest date for which an actuarial determination is
available), assumed a 9% annual rate of increase in per capita cost of covered
health care benefits for 1997 (10% was assumed for 1996). For 1996, the rate was
assumed to decrease ratably to 5% by 2001 and remain at that level thereafter.
The discount rate was 7.25% in 1996. An increase of 1% in assumed health care
cost trend rates for each future year would increase the accumulated
postretirement benefit obligation at December 31, 1996 by $0.2 million. The
aggregate of the service and interest cost components of the net periodic
postretirement benefit cost for 1997 and 1996 would not be materially affected
by such a change.
8. INCOME TAXES
Income taxes for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 are summarized
below (in millions):
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Current:
Federal..................................................... $(2.0)
State....................................................... (0.5)
-----
(2.5)
Deferred.................................................... (2.4)
-----
Total....................................................... $(4.9)
=====
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
8. INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)
A reconciliation between the actual income tax benefit for financial
statement purposes and income taxes computed by applying the statutory Federal
income tax rate to the financial statement loss before income taxes is as
follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Statutory Federal income tax rate........................... (35.0)%
State income taxes, net of Federal benefit.................. (5.7)
Nondeductible goodwill amortization and travel and
entertainment expenses.................................... 0.9
Other, net.................................................. 0.8
-----
Financial statement effective income tax rate............... (39.0)%
=====
</TABLE>
Income tax benefit differs from amounts currently payable because certain
revenue and expenses are reported in the statement of operations in periods that
differ from those in which they are subject to taxation. The principal
differences relate to long-term contract accounting matters.
9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Leases
Future minimum payments under noncancelable operating leases for years
ending September 30 are (in millions): $1.0 in 1998, $1.2 in 1999, $1.1 in 2000,
$0.7 in 2001, $0.5 in 2002 and $0.3 thereafter.
Rent expense was approximately $0.7 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 1997.
Legal Matters
The Company is party to legal proceedings and potential claims arising in
the ordinary course of its business. The ultimate legal and financial liability
of the Company with respect to such ongoing litigation cannot be estimated with
any certainty but, in the opinion of management, the Company has adequate legal
defenses, reserves or insurance coverage with respect to those matters so that
the ultimate resolution will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's
consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
10. PATENT LITIGATION SETTLEMENT
During 1997, American Nucleonics Corporation prevailed in a patent
infringement lawsuit against the United States Government and was awarded $8.0
million for the unauthorized use of certain electronic warfare equipment. Such
award, net of approximately $1.5 million of legal expenses allocated to the
Company by Eaton, is included in the statement of consolidated operations for
the nine months ended September 30, 1997.
11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent to September 30, 1997, both AIL Technologies Inc.'s Board of
Directors and EDO Corporation's Board of Directors approved a merger between the
companies. EDO Corporation is a publicly-traded company on the New York Stock
Exchange and, in connection with this proposed transaction, the Company would be
a part of a publicly-traded company. The merger is subject to certain
regulatory, shareholder and other approvals.
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ANNEX A
AMENDED AND RESTATED
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
A-1
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AMENDED AND RESTATED
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
BY AND AMONG
EDO CORPORATION,
EDO ACQUISITION III CORPORATION
AND
AIL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
DATED AS OF JANUARY 2, 2000
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1. The Merger............................................... A-7
1.1. The Merger.......................................... A-7
1.2. Closing............................................. A-7
1.3. Conversion of Stock................................. A-8
1.4. Effect of Conversion................................ A-8
1.5. Options............................................. A-9
1.6. Exchange of Certificates Representing Common
Shares................................................. A-9
1.7. Deposits in the Escrow Account...................... A-11
1.8. Shares of Dissenting Stockholders................... A-11
1.9. Adjustments to Prevent Dilution..................... A-12
2. Representations and Warranties of AIL.................... A-12
2.1. Authorization, etc. ................................ A-12
2.2. Title to Shares, Capitalization, etc................ A-12
2.3. No Conflicts, etc................................... A-13
2.4. Corporate Status.................................... A-13
2.5. Discontinued and Acquired Businesses................ A-13
2.6. Company Financial Statements........................ A-13
2.7. Undisclosed Liabilities, etc........................ A-14
2.8. Absence of Changes.................................. A-14
2.9. Taxes............................................... A-14
2.10. Assets.............................................. A-15
2.11. Real Property....................................... A-15
2.12. Contracts........................................... A-16
2.13. Intellectual Property............................... A-18
2.14. Insurance........................................... A-19
2.15. Litigation.......................................... A-19
2.16. Compliance with Laws and Instruments; Consents...... A-19
2.17. Environmental Matters............................... A-20
2.18. Affiliate Transactions.............................. A-21
2.19. Employees, Labor Matters, etc. ..................... A-21
2.20. Employee Benefit Plans and Related Matters; ERISA... A-21
2.21. Accounts Receivable................................. A-23
2.22. Inventories......................................... A-23
2.23. Customers........................................... A-24
2.24. Suppliers; Raw Materials............................ A-24
2.25. Products; Product and Service Warranties............ A-24
2.26. Brokers, Finders, etc............................... A-24
2.27. Disclosure.......................................... A-24
2.28. Opinion of Financial Advisor........................ A-25
2.29. Required Vote of AIL's Stockholders................. A-25
2.30. EDO Share Ownership................................. A-25
2.31. Board Recommendation................................ A-25
2.32. Amendment to AIL ESOP............................... A-25
3. Representations and Warranties of EDO and Merger Sub..... A-25
3.1. Authorization, etc. ................................ A-25
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3.2. Capitalization...................................... A-25
3.3. No Conflicts, etc................................... A-26
3.4. Corporate Status.................................... A-26
3.5. Discontinued and Acquired Businesses................ A-27
3.6. SEC Reports; EDO Financial Statements............... A-27
3.7. Undisclosed Liabilities, etc........................ A-27
3.8. Absence of Changes.................................. A-27
3.9. Taxes............................................... A-28
3.10. Assets.............................................. A-28
3.11. Real Property....................................... A-28
3.12. Contracts........................................... A-30
3.13. Intellectual Property............................... A-31
3.14. Insurance........................................... A-32
3.15. Litigation.......................................... A-32
3.16. Compliance with Laws and Instruments; Consents...... A-32
3.17. Environmental Matters............................... A-33
3.18. Affiliate Transactions.............................. A-34
3.19. Employees, Labor Matters, etc. ..................... A-34
3.20. Employee Benefit Plans and Related Matters; ERISA... A-35
3.21. Accounts Receivable................................. A-36
3.22. Inventories......................................... A-36
3.23. Customers........................................... A-37
3.24. Suppliers; Raw Materials............................ A-37
3.25. Products; Product and Service Warranties............ A-37
3.26. Brokers, Finders, etc............................... A-37
3.27. Disclosure.......................................... A-37
3.28. Opinion of Financial Advisor........................ A-38
3.29. Required Vote of EDO's Stockholders................. A-38
3.30. AIL Share Ownership................................. A-38
3.31. Board Recommendation................................ A-38
4. Covenants................................................ A-38
4.1. Conduct of Business................................. A-38
4.2. Access and Information.............................. A-41
4.3. Subsequent Reports and Information.................. A-42
4.4. Public Announcements................................ A-42
4.5. Further Actions..................................... A-42
4.6. Further Assurances.................................. A-43
4.7. Takeover Statute.................................... A-44
4.8. Accountants' "Comfort" Letters...................... A-44
4.9. Tax-Free Reorganization............................. A-44
4.10. No Solicitation..................................... A-44
4.11. Affiliate Agreements................................ A-45
4.12. [Intentionally omitted.]............................ A-45
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4.13. Indemnification and Insurance....................... A-45
4.14. Actions Relating to Conversion of Options........... A-46
5. Stockholder Meeting; Share Issuance; etc................. A-46
5.1. Stockholder Approvals................................ A-46
5.2. Board Recommendations............................... A-46
5.3. Proxy Statement/Registration Statement.............. A-47
5.4. NYSE Listing........................................ A-47
6. Certain Post-Closing Covenants.......................... A-47
6.1. Headquarters........................................ A-47
6.2. EDO Board of Directors.............................. A-47
6.3. EDO Officers........................................ A-48
6.4. Employee Stock Ownership Plans...................... A-48
7. Conditions Precedent..................................... A-48
7.1. Conditions to Obligations of Each Party............. A-48
7.1.1. HSR Act Notification............................ A-48
7.1.2. Stockholder Approvals........................... A-48
7.1.3. Registration Statement.......................... A-48
7.1.4. NYSE Listing.................................... A-48
7.1.5. No Injunctions.................................. A-48
7.2. Conditions to Obligations of EDO and Merger Sub...... A-48
7.2.1. Representations, Performance.................... A-48
7.2.2. Consents........................................ A-49
7.2.3. No AIL Material Adverse Effect.................. A-49
7.2.4. Ancillary Agreements............................ A-49
7.2.5. Tax Opinion..................................... A-49
7.2.6. Amendments to AIL ESOP.......................... A-49
7.3. Conditions to Obligations of AIL..................... A-49
7.3.1. Representations, Performance, etc............... A-49
7.3.2. Consents........................................ A-49
7.3.3. No EDO Material Adverse Effect.................. A-50
7.3.4. Ancillary Agreements............................ A-50
7.3.5. Tax Opinion..................................... A-50
7.3.6. Reservation or Authorization of Shares of EDO
Common Stock Subject to Substituted Options..... A-50
8. Termination.............................................. A-50
8.1. Termination or Abandonment........................... A-50
8.2. Effect of Termination................................ A-52
8.3. Termination Fees..................................... A-52
9. Indemnification.......................................... A-52
9.1. Survival of Representations and Warranties, etc...... A-52
9.2. Indemnification by AIL and the Exchanging Common
Stockholders........................................... A-52
9.3. Indemnification By EDO............................... A-54
9.4. Third Party Claims................................... A-54
9.5. Tax Treatment and Limitation of Indemnity Payments... A-55
9.6. Form of Consideration............................... A-55
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10. Definitions............................................. A-56
10.1. Terms Generally.................................... A-56
10.2. Certain Terms...................................... A-56
11. Miscellaneous.......................................... A-65
11.1. Expenses........................................... A-65
11.2. Confidentiality.................................... A-65
11.3. Notices............................................ A-65
11.4. Arbitration; Governing Law, etc. .................. A-66
11.5. Binding Effect..................................... A-67
11.6. Assignment......................................... A-67
11.7. No Third Party Beneficiaries....................... A-67
11.8. Amendment; Waivers, etc. .......................... A-67
11.9. Entire Agreement................................... A-67
11.10. Severability....................................... A-67
11.11. Headings........................................... A-67
11.12. Counterparts....................................... A-67
11.13. Common Stockholder Representative.................. A-67
11.14. Escrow Agent....................................... A-68
11.15. Disclosure Schedules............................... A-68
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Exhibit A Form of Affiliate Letter
Exhibit B Escrow Agreement
Exhibit C Form of Amendment to AIL ESOP
Exhibit D Board Resolutions
Exhibit E Form of Election Form
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AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, dated as of January 2,
2000, among EDO CORPORATION, a New York corporation ("EDO"), EDO ACQUISITION III
CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of EDO
("Merger Sub"), and AIL TECHNOLOGIES INC., a Delaware corporation ("AIL").
Capitalized terms used herein are defined in Section 10.
RECITALS
A. The Boards of Directors of EDO, Merger Sub and AIL have each determined
that it is in the best interests of their respective companies and stockholders,
for AIL to be merged with and into Merger Sub pursuant to the laws of the State
of Delaware and upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein.
The Boards of Directors of AIL and Merger Sub have each approved and declared
the advisability of the Merger and this Agreement.
B. The Common Stockholders are the record holders of all of the issued and
outstanding shares of the common stock, par value $0.10 per share, of AIL (the
"Common Shares").
C. Pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by
and among Defense Systems Holding Co. ("Defense Systems"), EDO and Merger Sub
(the "Defense Systems Agreement"), EDO will, immediately prior to Closing,
acquire 754,598 Common Shares from Defense Systems, representing all Common
Shares owned by Defense Systems, and 5,873 shares of Series A Cumulative
Preferred Stock, par value $.01 per share, of AIL (the "Preferred Shares"),
representing all the issued and outstanding Preferred Shares, for a total
purchase price of $11,438,160 payable in cash. Pursuant to a Stock Purchase
Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and among certain Common
Stockholders, EDO and Merger Sub (the "Management Stock Purchase Agreement"),
EDO will, immediately prior to Closing, acquire 225,000 Common Shares from such
Common Stockholders for a total purchase price equal to the product of (i)
225,000, (ii) the Exchange Ratio and (iii) the EDO Average Price, payable in
cash. The Common Shares and the Preferred Shares shall hereinafter be referred
to as the "Shares".
D. It is intended, for federal income tax purposes, that the Merger will
qualify as a reorganization under the provisions of Section 368(a) of the Code.
E. Simultaneously with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, each
of James M. Smith, Frank A. Fariello, Ira Kaplan and Marvin D. Genzer is
executing and delivering an employment agreement with EDO (each, an "Employment
Agreement").
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants,
representations and warranties made herein and of the mutual benefits to be
derived herefrom, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. The Merger
1.1. The Merger. (a) Subject to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, AIL shall be merged with and into Merger Sub (the "Merger") in
accordance with the provisions of the General Corporation Law of the State of
Delaware (the "DGCL"). Following the Merger, the separate corporate existence of
AIL shall cease and Merger Sub shall continue as the surviving corporation (the
"Surviving Corporation") and be a wholly owned direct subsidiary of EDO.
(b) The Merger shall have the effects set forth in the DGCL.
1.2 Closing. (a) The closing of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement (the "Closing") shall take place at 10:00 am on a date to be specified
by the parties (the "Closing Date") which shall be no later than the second
business day after satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set forth in Section
7, unless another time is agreed to in writing by the parties hereto. The
Closing shall take place at the offices of Debevoise & Plimpton, 875 Third
Avenue, New York, New York 10022.
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(b) On the Closing Date, the parties shall cause the Merger to become
effective by filing a certificate of merger (the "Certificate of Merger") with
the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware in such form as is required by,
and executed in accordance with, the relevant provisions of the DGCL. The Merger
shall become effective upon the filing of the Certificate of Merger or such
other time specified in the Certificate of Merger (the time of such
effectiveness being the "Effective Time").
1.3. Conversion of Stock. At the Effective Time:
(a) Shares. Each Common Share issued and outstanding immediately
prior to the Effective Time (other than any Common Shares to be canceled
pursuant to Section 1.3(b) and Dissenting Shares) shall, by virtue of the
Merger and without any action on the part of the holder thereof, be
converted into the right to receive a number of shares of EDO Common Stock
equal to the Exchange Ratio (such per Common Share amount, the "Merger
Consideration"). The "Exchange Ratio" means a fraction, the numerator of
which is 6,553,229 (the "Merger Shares"), and the denominator of which is
the number of issued and outstanding Common Shares (other than any Common
Shares, including any Common Shares subject to the Defense Systems
Agreement or the Management Stock Purchase Agreement, to be canceled
pursuant to Section 1.3(b)) as of the Effective Time.
(b) Treasury Shares. Each Share then held, directly or indirectly, by
EDO (including any Common Shares subject to the Defense Systems Agreement
or the Management Stock Purchase Agreement), Merger Sub or any other
Subsidiary of EDO, or held in AIL's treasury or held by any Subsidiary of
AIL, shall, by virtue of the Merger and without any action on the part of
the holder thereof, be canceled and retired without payment of any
consideration therefor.
(c) Shares of Merger Sub. Each share of common stock, par value $.01
per share, of Merger Sub issued and outstanding immediately prior to the
Effective Time shall, by virtue of the Merger and without any action on the
part of the holder thereof, be converted into and represent one share of
common stock of the Surviving Corporation.
1.4 Effect of Conversion. (a) No Further Rights. Except as set forth in
Section 1.8, at and after the Effective Time, by virtue of the Merger and
without any action on the part of the holders thereof, all of the Shares shall
cease to be outstanding and shall be automatically canceled and retired and
shall cease to exist and the certificates representing such Shares shall
thereafter, subject to Sections 1.3(b) and 1.7, represent only the right to
receive (i) the Merger Consideration, (ii) certain dividends and other
distributions in accordance with Section 1.6(g), and (iii) cash in lieu of
fractional shares of EDO Common Stock in accordance with Section 1.6(h), without
interest.
(b) Certificate of Incorporation of the Surviving Corporation. The
Certificate of Incorporation of Merger Sub as in effect immediately prior to the
Effective Time shall be the Certificate of Incorporation of the Surviving
Corporation until duly amended in accordance with its terms and applicable Law,
except that the name of Merger Sub as set forth in the Certificate of
Incorporation shall be changed to AIL Technologies Inc. at the Effective Time.
(c) By-Laws of the Surviving Corporation. The By-Laws of AIL, as in effect
immediately prior to the Effective Time, shall be the By-Laws of the Surviving
Corporation until duly amended in accordance with their terms and applicable
Law.
(d) Directors of the Surviving Corporation. The individuals listed on
Schedule 1.4(d) shall be the directors of the Surviving Corporation as of the
Effective Time and shall hold office until their resignation or removal or until
their successors are duly appointed or elected in accordance with applicable
Law.
(e) Officers of the Surviving Corporation. The officers of AIL immediately
prior to the Effective Time, together with such additions listed on Schedule
1.4(e), shall be the officers of the Surviving Corporation as of the Effective
Time and shall hold office until their resignation or removal or until their
successors are duly appointed or elected in accordance with the Surviving
Corporation's Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws and applicable Law.
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1.5. Options. At the Effective Time, each of the Options listed on
Schedule 2.2 hereto which is outstanding and unexercised at the Effective Time
(the "Employee Stock Options") shall be converted automatically into an EDO
Option (a "Substituted Option") in an amount and at an exercise price determined
as provided below:
(a) The number of shares of EDO Common Stock to be subject to each
Substituted Option shall be equal to the product of the number of Common
Shares subject to the corresponding Employee Stock Option and the Exchange
Ratio, provided that any fractional shares of EDO Common Stock resulting
from such multiplication shall be rounded down to the nearest share and,
except with respect to any Options which are intended to qualify as
"incentive stock options" (as defined in Section 422 of the Code ("ISOs")),
EDO shall pay an amount in cash to the holder of such Employee Stock Option
equal to the fair market value immediately prior to the Effective Time of
such fractional shares calculated based on the EDO Average Price; and
(b) The exercise price per share of EDO Common Stock under the
Substituted Option shall be equal to the aggregate exercise price of the
corresponding Employee Stock Option divided by the total number of full
shares of EDO Common Stock subject to the Substituted Option (as determined
under paragraph (a) immediately above), provided that such exercise price
shall be rounded up to the nearest cent.
The adjustment provided herein with respect to any ISOs shall be and is intended
to be effected in a manner that is consistent with section 424(a) of the Code.
The duration and other terms of the Substituted Option shall be the same as that
of the corresponding Employee Stock Option, except that all references to AIL
shall be deemed to be references to EDO.
1.6 Exchange of Certificates Representing Common Shares. (a) Exchange
Agent. Prior to the Effective Time, EDO shall appoint the American Stock
Transfer and Trust Company or a commercial bank or trust company organized and
having an office in the United States having net capital of not less than
$100,000,000 and which is reasonably satisfactory to AIL, to act as agent
hereunder in connection with the Merger (the "Exchange Agent"). As of the
Effective Time, EDO shall provide the Exchange Agent with certificates ("EDO
Certificates") representing (i) the number of whole shares of EDO Common Stock
issuable pursuant to Section 1.3(a) in exchange for outstanding Common Shares,
less (ii) the Total Escrowed Shares to be deposited in the Escrow Account in
accordance with Section 1.7 (such shares of EDO Common Stock, together with any
dividends or distributions with respect thereto payable with regard to a record
date after the Effective Time and any cash payable in lieu of any fractional
shares of EDO Common Stock being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange
Fund").
(b) Exchange Procedures. As soon as reasonably practicable after the
Effective Time (but no later than the second business day thereafter), the
Exchange Agent shall mail to each holder of record, as of the Effective Time, of
a certificate or certificates, which immediately prior to the Effective Time
represented outstanding Common Shares (the "Certificates"), whose Common Shares
were converted pursuant to Section 1.3(a) into the right to receive the Merger
Consideration, a letter of transmittal (which shall specify that delivery shall
be effected, and risk of loss and title to the Certificates shall pass, only
upon proper delivery of the Certificates to the Exchange Agent and shall be in
such form and have such other provisions as EDO may reasonably specify) and
instructions for use in effecting the surrender of the Certificates in exchange
for the Merger Consideration. Upon surrender of a Certificate for cancellation
to the Exchange Agent or to such other agent or agents as may be appointed by
EDO, together with such letter of transmittal as may be mutually acceptable to
EDO and AIL, properly completed and duly executed in accordance with the
instructions thereto, the holder of such Certificate, subject to Section 1.7,
shall be entitled to receive in exchange therefor (either directly or through
the Escrow Account in accordance with Section 1.7 and the terms of the Escrow
Agreement) (i) EDO Certificates representing that number of whole shares of EDO
Common Stock which such holder has the right to receive pursuant to Section
1.3(a), provided that any shares of EDO Common Stock that such holder is
entitled to receive in respect of Common Shares that are pledged to secure loans
from AIL shall be delivered into pledge, or if such shares of EDO Common Stock
are delivered into the Escrow Account, shall be delivered into pledge upon
release from the Escrow Account upon
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its termination to the extent the pledgee is entitled thereto, (ii) certain
dividends or other distributions in accordance with Section 1.6(g), (iii) cash
in lieu of any fractional share in accordance with Section 1.6(h) for each
Common Share formerly represented by such Certificate, and the Certificate so
surrendered shall forthwith be cancelled. No interest will be paid or accrued on
any cash payable upon the surrender of the Certificates. If the issuance of the
Merger Consideration is to be made to a Person other than the Person in whose
name the surrendered Certificate is registered or the Escrow Agent (as defined
in the Escrow Agreement), it shall be a condition of exchange that the
Certificate so surrendered shall be properly endorsed or shall be otherwise in
proper form for transfer and that the Person requesting such exchange shall have
paid all transfer and other Taxes required by reason of the issuance to a Person
other than the registered holder of the Certificate surrendered (and which if
not paid could adversely affect EDO or the Surviving Corporation) or shall have
established to the reasonable satisfaction of the Surviving Corporation that
such Tax either has been paid or is not applicable.
(c) Transfer Books; No Further Ownership Rights in the Common Shares. At
the Effective Time, the stock transfer books of AIL shall be closed, and
thereafter there shall be no further registration of transfers of the Common
Shares on the records of AIL. From and after the Effective Time, the holders of
Certificates evidencing ownership of the Common Shares outstanding immediately
prior to the Effective Time shall cease to have any rights with respect to such
Common Shares, except as otherwise provided for herein or by applicable Law. If,
after the Effective Time, Certificates are presented to the Surviving
Corporation for any reason, they shall be cancelled and exchanged as provided in
this Section 1.6.
(d) Termination of Fund; No Liability. At any time following six months
after the Effective Time, the Surviving Corporation shall be entitled to require
the Exchange Agent to deliver to it any portion of the Exchange Fund (including
any interest received with respect thereto and any shares of EDO Common Stock)
which had been made available to the Exchange Agent, and holders of Shares shall
be entitled to look to the Surviving Corporation (subject to abandoned property,
escheat or other similar laws) only as general creditors thereof with respect to
the aggregate Merger Consideration payable upon due surrender of their
Certificates, without any interest thereon. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
neither the Surviving Corporation nor the Exchange Agent shall be liable to any
holder of a Certificate for Merger Consideration delivered to a public official
pursuant to any applicable abandoned property, escheat or similar law.
(e) Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Certificates. In the event any Certificates
for Common Shares shall have been lost, stolen or destroyed, upon the making of
an affidavit of that fact by the Person claiming such Certificate(s) to be lost,
stolen or destroyed and, if required by EDO, the posting by such Person of a
bond or the provision of other indemnity in such sum as EDO may reasonably
direct as indemnity against any claim that may be made against it or the
Surviving Corporation with respect to such Certificate(s), the Exchange Agent
will issue the aggregate Merger Consideration pursuant to Section 1.6(b)
deliverable in respect of the Common Shares represented by such lost, stolen or
destroyed Certificates.
(f) Investment of Exchange Fund. The Exchange Agent shall invest any cash
included in the Exchange Fund, as directed by EDO, on a daily basis. Any
interest and other income resulting from such investments and remaining in the
Exchange Fund after the satisfaction of all its obligations under this Article I
shall be paid to EDO.
(g) Dividends; Distributions. No dividends or other distributions with
respect to EDO Common Stock with a record date after the Effective Time shall be
paid to the holder of any unsurrendered Certificate with respect to the Common
Shares and no cash payment in lieu of fractional shares shall be paid to any
such holder pursuant to Section 1.6(h), and, subject to Section 1.7, all such
dividends, other distributions and cash in lieu of fractional shares of EDO
Common Stock shall be paid by EDO to the Exchange Agent and shall be included in
the Exchange Fund, in each case until the surrender of such Certificate in
accordance with this Section 1.6. Subject to the effect of applicable escheat or
similar laws, following surrender of any such Certificate and subject to Section
1.7, there shall be paid to the holder of the EDO Certificate representing whole
shares of EDO Common Stock issued in exchange therefor, without interest, (i) at
the time of surrender, the amount of dividends or other distributions with a
record date after the Effective Time theretofore paid with respect to such whole
shares of EDO Common Stock and the amount of any cash
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payable in lieu of a fractional share of EDO Common Stock to which such holder
is entitled pursuant to Section 1.6(h) and (ii) at the appropriate payment date,
the amount of dividends or other distributions with a record date after the
Effective Time but prior to such surrender and with a payment date subsequent to
such surrender payable with respect to such whole shares of EDO Common Stock.
The EDO shall make available to the Exchange Agent (or the Escrow Agent, as
applicable) cash for these purposes.
(h) No Fractional Shares. No EDO Certificates or scrip representing
fractional shares of EDO Common Stock shall be issued upon the surrender for
exchange of Certificates, no dividend or distribution of EDO shall relate to
such fractional share interests and such fractional share interests will not
entitle the owner thereof to vote or to any rights of a stockholder of EDO. In
lieu of any such fractional shares, each holder of a Certificate who would
otherwise have been entitled to receive a fractional share interest in exchange
for such Certificate pursuant to this Section shall receive from the Exchange
Agent an amount in cash equal to the product obtained by multiplying (A) the
fractional share interest to which such holder (after taking into account all
Common Shares held at the Effective Time by such holder) would otherwise be
entitled by (B) the closing price for a share of EDO Common Stock as reported on
the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") Composite Transactions Tape (as
reported in The Wall Street Journal, or, if not reported thereby, any other
authoritative source) on the Closing Date.
1.7 Deposits in the Escrow Account. (a) Notwithstanding anything in this
Agreement to the contrary, upon the surrender of a holder's Certificates in
accordance with Section 1.6, EDO shall deposit, or shall cause to be deposited,
into the Escrow Account an EDO Certificate representing such holder's Escrowed
Shares, together with any dividends, other distributions or cash in lieu of
fractional shares of EDO Common Stock with respect thereto, calculated in
accordance with Sections 1.6(g) and (h) (the Total Escrowed Shares together with
such additional amounts, the "Escrow Amount"). The aggregate Merger
Consideration payable directly to such holder upon such surrender shall be
reduced by the number of such holder's Escrowed Shares, and any cash amounts
that become part of the Escrow Amount pursuant to this Section 1.7 shall not be
paid into the Exchange Fund. The Escrow Amount shall not be paid to former
holders of Common Shares except in accordance with the Escrow Agreement and
Section 1.7(c) hereof.
(b) A holder's "Escrowed Shares" means (i) with respect to any Common
Stockholder other than the AIL ESOP and those individuals named on Schedule
1.7(b), that number of shares of EDO Common Stock equal to 15% (rounded up to
the nearest whole number) of the Aggregate Consideration to which such holder
(or such holder's pledgee) is entitled; and (ii) with respect to the AIL ESOP
and those individuals named on Schedule 1.7(b), that number of shares of EDO
Common Stock equal to the product of the AIL ESOP Percentage and the Aggregate
Consideration to which the AIL ESOP and those individuals named on Schedule
1.7(b) are entitled (rounded up to the nearest whole number). "Total Escrowed
Shares" means the sum of the Escrowed Shares of all holders of Common Shares
immediately prior to the Effective Time, other than Dissenting Stockholders.
1.8. Shares of Dissenting Stockholders. Notwithstanding anything in this
Agreement to the contrary, any issued and outstanding Common Shares held by a
person (a "Dissenting Stockholder") who has neither voted in favor of the Merger
nor consented in writing thereto and who otherwise complies with all the
applicable provisions of the DGCL concerning the right of holders of Common
Shares to dissent from the Merger and require appraisal of their Common Shares
("Dissenting Shares") shall not be converted as described in Section 1.3(a) but
shall become the right to receive such consideration as may be determined to be
due to such Dissenting Stockholder pursuant to the laws of the State of
Delaware. If, after the Effective Time, such Dissenting Stockholder withdraws
his, her or its demand for appraisal or fails to perfect or otherwise loses his,
her or its right of appraisal, in any case pursuant to the DGCL, each of his,
her or its Common Shares shall be deemed to be converted as of the Effective
Time into the right to receive the Merger Consideration, in the manner
contemplated by this Section 1. AIL or, after the Effective Time, the Surviving
Corporation, shall give EDO prompt notice of any demands for appraisal of Common
Shares received by AIL or the Surviving Corporation, as applicable. AIL or,
after the Effective Time, the Surviving Corporation, shall not, without the
prior written consent of EDO, make any payment with respect to, settle or offer
to settle, any such demands.
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1.9. Adjustments to Prevent Dilution. Subject to Section 4.1, in the event
that EDO changes the number of shares of EDO Common Stock, or securities
convertible or exchangeable into or exercisable for shares of EDO Common Stock
issued and outstanding prior to the Effective Time as a result of a
reclassification, stock split (including a reverse split), stock dividend or
distribution, recapitalization, merger, subdivision, issuer tender or exchange
offer, or other similar transaction, the Merger Consideration shall be equitably
adjusted.
2. Representations and Warranties of AIL. AIL represents and warrants to
EDO and Merger Sub as follows:
2.1 Authorization, etc. (a) AIL. AIL has full corporate power and
authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements to
which it is or shall be a party, to perform its obligations hereunder and
thereunder and (subject to stockholder approval) to consummate the transactions
contemplated hereby and thereby, and the execution and delivery of this
Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements to which AIL is or shall be a party, the
performance of AIL's obligations hereunder and thereunder, and (subject to
stockholder approval) the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby
and thereby, have been duly authorized by all requisite corporate action of AIL.
(b) Binding Agreement. AIL has duly executed and delivered this Agreement
and at the Effective Time will have duly executed and delivered the Ancillary
Agreements to which it is or shall be a party. This Agreement constitutes, and
each such Ancillary Agreement when so executed and delivered will constitute,
the legal, valid and binding obligation of AIL enforceable against AIL in
accordance with its respective terms.
2.2 Title to Shares, Capitalization, etc. (a) Title. Schedule 2.2(a) sets
forth a complete and accurate list of all record holders of the issued and
outstanding Common Shares as of the date set forth therein, and all of the
holders of issued and outstanding Options (which list shall identify the strike
price, first date of exercisability and expiration date of each such Option) as
of the date of this Agreement. No Subsidiary of AIL holds beneficially or of
record any shares of capital stock of AIL.
(b) Authorized Capital Stock of AIL. The authorized capital stock of AIL
consists of 8,000,000 Common Shares and 20,000 Preferred Shares of which
5,563,781 Common Shares and 5,873 Preferred Shares are issued and outstanding as
of the date hereof, including the Common Shares and Preferred Shares subject to
the Defense Systems Agreement. As of Closing, there will be 6,083,781 Common
Shares and 5,873 Preferred Shares issued and outstanding, including the Common
Shares and Preferred Shares subject to the Defense Systems Agreement and the
Management Stock Purchase Agreement. The Common Shares and the Preferred Shares
have been duly authorized and validly issued and are fully paid and
nonassessable. As of the date hereof, there are outstanding Options to purchase
279,520 shares of Common Shares, no Common Shares are reserved for issuance upon
the exercise of outstanding Options, and no Common Shares are reserved for
future grants under the AIL Stock Option Plans.
(c) Equity Interests Held by the AIL Group. Schedule 2.2(c) sets forth a
complete and correct description of the shares of stock and other equity
interests in any Person owned by any member of the AIL Group. Except as set
forth on Schedule 2.2(c), AIL has no Subsidiaries, and a member of the AIL Group
owns all of the outstanding shares of stock or other equity interests in each of
AIL's Subsidiaries. All such outstanding shares of stock or other equity
interests are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.
(d) No Equity Rights. There are no preemptive or similar rights on the
part of any holders of any class of securities of AIL or any member of the AIL
Group. Except for the Options, this Agreement, the Defense Systems Agreement and
the Management Stock Purchase Agreement, no subscriptions, options, warrants,
conversion or other rights, agreements, commitments, arrangements or
understandings of any kind obligating any member of the AIL Group or any of the
Common Stockholders or any other Person, contingently or otherwise, to issue or
sell, or cause to be issued or sold, any shares of capital stock of any class of
AIL, or any securities convertible into or exchangeable for any such shares, are
outstanding, and no authorization therefor has been given. Except for the
Defense Systems Agreement and the Management Stock Purchase Agreement, there are
no outstanding contractual or other rights or obligations to or of any Common
Stockholder or any other Person to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any
outstanding shares or other equity interests of AIL.
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2.3. No Conflicts, etc. Except as set forth in Schedule 2.3, the
execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the Ancillary
Agreements by AIL and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby
and thereby, do not and will not conflict with, contravene, result in a
violation or breach of or default under (with or without the giving of notice or
the lapse of time or both), create in any other Person a right or valid claim of
termination, amendment, or require modification, acceleration or cancellation
of, or result in the creation of any Lien (or any obligation to create any Lien)
upon any of the properties or assets of any member of the AIL Group under, (a)
any Law applicable to any member of the AIL Group or any of their respective
properties or assets, (b) any provision of any of the Organizational Documents
of any member of the AIL Group or (c) any Contract, or any other agreement or
instrument to which any member of the AIL Group is a party or by which any of
their respective properties or assets may be bound, except, with respect to
clauses (a) and (c), for such conflicts, violations, breaches, defaults or other
occurrences which, individually or in the aggregate, would not have an AIL
Material Adverse Effect. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this
Section 2.3 or otherwise in this Agreement, AIL makes no representation or
warranty regarding the obligation of any party hereto to novate any of the
Governmental Contracts or Governmental Subcontracts to which any member of the
AIL Group is a party as a result of the transaction contemplated hereby or
regarding the consequences of failing to obtain any such novations. The
immediately preceding sentence is subject to Section 2.12(c)(vi).
2.4. Corporate Status. (a) Organization. Except as set forth on Schedule
2.4(a), each member of the AIL Group is a corporation duly organized, validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its
incorporation and has full corporate power and authority to conduct its business
and to own or lease and to operate its properties as and in the places where
such business is conducted and such properties are owned, leased or operated.
(b) Qualification. Each member of the AIL Group is duly qualified or
licensed to do business and is in good standing in each of the jurisdictions
specified in Schedule 2.4(b) (which includes each jurisdiction in which the
nature of its business or the properties owned or leased by it makes such
qualification or licensing necessary), except where the failure to be so duly
qualified, licenced or in good standing would not, individually or in the
aggregate, reasonably be expected to have or result in an AIL Material Adverse
Effect.
(c) Organizational Documents. AIL has delivered or made available to EDO
complete and correct copies of the Organizational Documents of each member of
the AIL Group, as in effect on the date hereof. The Organizational Documents of
each member of the AIL Group are in full force and effect. No member of the AIL
Group is in violation of any of the provisions of its Organizational Documents.
The minute books of each member of the AIL Group, which have heretofore been
made available to EDO, correctly reflect, in all material respects, all meetings
and written consents of the boards of directors, committees and stockholders of
each such member of the AIL Group since October 1, 1997.
2.5. Discontinued and Acquired Businesses. Since October 1, 1997, no
member of the AIL Group has dissolved, discontinued, sold, transferred or
otherwise disposed of any businesses or operations having annual sales in excess
of $1,000,000 or involving assets having a book value in excess of $1,000,000.
Except as set forth on Schedule 2.5, since October 1, 1997, no member of the AIL
Group has acquired any business of any other Person, through the purchase of
assets, merger, consolidation, acquisition of shares or otherwise, with respect
to which any member of the AIL Group is subject to any contractual obligation,
contingent or otherwise, to such Person (including any indemnification
obligation) in an amount that could exceed $500,000 and which would survive at
least until the Closing.
2.6. Company Financial Statements. (a) AIL has delivered or made available
to EDO complete and correct copies of the AIL Financial Statements and the AIL
Proxy Financials. AIL will have delivered to EDO consents from Ernst & Young LLP
("E&Y"), AIL's accountants, permitting the use of E&Y's reports of independent
auditors on AIL's consolidated financial statements for the nine-month period
ended September 30, 1997, the three-month period ended December 31, 1997 and the
years ended December 31, 1996 and 1998 to be included in the Registration
Statement and the Proxy Statement. AIL will obtain a "SAS No. 71" review by E&Y
of the most recent interim consolidated financial statements included in the
Registration Statement and the Proxy Statement.
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(b) The AIL Financial Statements for any and all periods since October 1,
1997 are complete and correct, have been derived from the accounting books and
records of the AIL Group and have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP
applied on a consistent basis throughout the periods presented in such AIL
Financial Statements, subject, in the case of interim unaudited AIL Financial
Statements, only to normal recurring year-end adjustments. The AIL Proxy
Financials for any and all periods prior to October 1, 1997 are complete and
correct, have been derived from the accounting books and records of the AIL
Group and have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP applied on a
consistent basis throughout the periods presented in such AIL Proxy Financials.
(c) The consolidated balance sheets included in the AIL Financial
Statements present fairly the financial position of the AIL Group as at the
respective dates thereof, and the consolidated statements of income, statements
of shareholders' equity, and consolidated statements of cash flows included in
such AIL Financial Statements present fairly the results of operations,
shareholders' equity and cash flows of the AIL Group for the respective periods
indicated.
2.7. Undisclosed Liabilities, etc. No member of the AIL Group has any
liabilities or obligations of any nature, whether known, unknown, absolute,
accrued, contingent or otherwise and whether due or to become due, except (a) as
and to the extent disclosed or reserved against in the AIL Balance Sheet or
specifically disclosed in the notes thereto, (b) liabilities and obligations not
required by U.S. GAAP to be reflected or reserved against in the AIL Balance
Sheet (other than any such liabilities or obligations which were not reflected
or reserved against because they were contingent as of the date of the AIL
Balance Sheet, but which would be reflected or reserved against in a balance
sheet prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP as of the date hereof), and (c)
liabilities and obligations that (i) are incurred after the date of the AIL
Balance Sheet in the ordinary course of business and are not prohibited by this
Agreement and (ii) individually and in the aggregate, would not be reasonably
expected to have or result in an AIL Material Adverse Effect.
2.8. Absence of Changes. Since the date of the AIL Balance Sheet, except
(i) as set forth in Schedule 2.8 and (ii) as specifically permitted after the
date hereof pursuant to Section 4.1, (x) the Businesses of the AIL Group have
been conducted in the ordinary course consistent with past practice, (y) there
has not occurred or come to exist any AIL Material Adverse Effect or any event,
occurrence, fact, condition, change, development or effect that, individually or
in the aggregate, would be reasonably expected to have or result in an AIL
Material Adverse Effect, and (z) no member of the AIL Group has taken any action
or omitted to take any action, which action or omission, if it occurred after
the date hereof, would violate any of the provisions of Sections 4.1(a)(i)-(xvi)
or 4.1(a)(xviii)-(xx).
2.9. Taxes. (a) Except as set forth on Schedule 2.9(a), (i) all Tax
Returns relating to any member of the AIL Group or the business or assets of any
such member that were required to be filed on or before the Effective Time have
been duly and timely filed and are correct and complete in all respects, (ii)
all Taxes shown as owing on such Tax Returns have been paid and (iii) no member
of the AIL Group is currently the beneficiary of any extension of time within
which to file any Tax Return.
(b) Except as set forth on Schedule 2.9(b), (i) all Taxes that are or have
become payable by any member of the AIL Group or chargeable as a Lien upon its
assets as of the Closing Date for which the filing of a Tax Return is not
required have been duly and timely paid, (ii) each member of the AIL Group has
duly and timely withheld all Taxes required to be withheld in connection with
the business or assets of such member, and such withheld Taxes have been either
duly and timely paid to the proper governmental authorities or properly set
aside in accounts for such purpose and (iii) the AIL Financial Statements
reflect an adequate reserve for all Taxes payable or asserted to be payable by
the AIL Group for all taxable periods or portions thereof through the date of
the AIL Financial Statements.
(c) Except as set forth on Schedule 2.9(c), (i) no Returns with respect to
the AIL Group are currently under audit by any taxing authority, (ii) no taxing
authority is now asserting, or to the Best Knowledge of the AIL Group,
threatening to assert against the AIL Group, any deficiency or claim for Taxes
or any adjustment
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to Taxes, and (iii) to the Best Knowledge of AIL, no circumstances exist to form
the basis for such a claim or audit.
(d) Schedule 2.9(d) lists all Tax Returns that have been filed by the AIL
Group that are open or otherwise subject to audit or examination by the IRS or
any other taxing authority.
(e) No member of the AIL Group has (i) waived any statute of limitations,
(ii) agreed to any extension of the period for assessment or collection or (iii)
executed or filed any power of attorney with respect to Taxes, which waiver,
agreement or power of attorney is currently in force.
(f) Except for the nine-month period ended September 30, 1997, the AIL
Group's taxable year for federal, state and local income and franchise tax
purposes has always been a taxable year ending on December 31.
(g) Except as set forth in Schedule 2.9(g), no member of the AIL Group (i)
is a party to or bound by or has any obligation under any tax allocation,
sharing, indemnity or similar agreement or arrangement or (ii) is or has been a
member of any affiliated, consolidated, combined or unitary group for the
purposes of filing Tax Returns or paying taxes.
(h) Schedule 2.9(h) contains a list of states, cities and jurisdictions
(whether foreign or domestic) in which the AIL Group has filed income,
franchise, employment, property, sales and use Tax Returns for the taxable
periods after September 30, 1997.
2.10. Assets. Each member of the AIL Group owns, or otherwise has full,
exclusive, sufficient and legally enforceable rights to use, all of the AIL
Assets (other than Intellectual Property which is addressed elsewhere in this
Agreement). Except as set forth on Schedule 2.10, each member of the AIL Group
has good, valid and marketable title to, or in the case of leased property has
good and valid leasehold interests in, all AIL Assets (other than Intellectual
Property) that are material to its Business, including but not limited to all
such AIL Assets reflected in the AIL Balance Sheet or acquired since the date
thereof (except as may be disposed of in the ordinary course of business after
the date hereof and in accordance with this Agreement), in each case free and
clear of any Lien, except Permitted Liens. Each member of the AIL Group has
maintained all of its tangible AIL Assets in good repair, working order and
operating condition subject only to ordinary wear and tear, and all such
tangible AIL Assets are fully adequate and suitable for the purposes for which
they are presently being used.
2.11. Real Property. (a) Owned Real Property. Schedule 2.11(a) contains a
complete and correct list of Real Property owned by any member of the AIL Group
setting forth the address and owner of each parcel of such owned Real Property
and describing all improvements thereon. Except as set forth on Schedule
2.11(a), the AIL Group has, or on the Closing Date will have, good, valid and
marketable fee simple title to such owned Real Property, free and clear of Liens
other than Permitted Liens. Except as set forth on Schedule 2.11(a), there are
no outstanding options or rights of first refusal to purchase such owned Real
Property or any portion thereof or interest therein.
(b) AIL Leases. Schedule 2.11(b) contains a complete and correct list of
all AIL Leases setting forth the address, landlord and tenant for each AIL
Lease. AIL has delivered or made available to EDO correct and complete copies of
the AIL Leases. Each AIL Lease is legal, valid, binding, in full force and
effect and enforceable against each member of the AIL Group that is a party
thereto. No member of the AIL Group is in default, violation or breach in any
material respect under any AIL Lease, and, to the Best Knowledge of AIL, no
event has occurred and is continuing that constitutes or, with notice or the
passage of time or both, would constitute a default, violation or breach in any
respect under any AIL Lease. Each AIL Lease grants the tenant under the AIL
Lease the exclusive right to use and occupy the premises and rights demised and
intended to be demised thereunder. Each member of the AIL Group has good and
valid title to the leasehold estate under its respective AIL Leases free and
clear of any Liens other than Permitted Liens. Each member of the AIL Group
enjoys peaceful and undisturbed possession under its respective AIL Leases for
its Real Property.
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(c) Fee and Leasehold Interests, etc. Except as set forth on Schedule
2.11(c), the AIL Group's Real Property constitutes all the fee or leasehold
interests in real property held by the AIL Group, and constitutes all of the fee
or leasehold interests in real property used or held for use in connection with,
necessary for the conduct of, or otherwise material to, the Business of any
member of the AIL Group.
(d) No Proceedings. There are no proceedings in eminent domain or other
similar proceedings pending or, to the Best Knowledge of AIL, threatened,
affecting any portion of the AIL Group's Real Property. There exists no writ,
injunction, decree, order or judgment outstanding, nor any Litigation, pending
or, to the Best Knowledge of AIL, threatened, relating to the ownership, lease,
use, occupancy or operation by any Person of any of the AIL Group's Real
Property.
(e) Current Use. The use and operation of the AIL Group's Real Property in
the conduct of the Business of each member of the AIL Group does not violate in
any material respect any instrument of record or agreement affecting such Real
Property. There is no violation of any covenant, condition, restriction,
easement or agreement or order of any Governmental Authority that materially
affects the AIL Group's Real Property or the ownership, operation, use or
occupancy thereof. No damage or destruction has occurred with respect to any of
such Real Property.
(f) Real Property Taxes. Each parcel included in the AIL Group's Real
Property is assessed for real estate tax purposes as a wholly independent tax
lot, separate from any adjoining land or improvements not constituting a part of
that parcel.
(g) Compliance with Laws. The AIL Group's Real Property is in full
compliance with all Real Property Laws, and no member of the AIL Group has
received any notice of violation or claimed violation of any Real Property Law.
There is no pending or, to the Best Knowledge of AIL, anticipated, change in any
Real Property Law that could reasonably be expected to have or result in a
material adverse effect upon the ownership, alteration, use, occupancy or
operation of the AIL Group's Real Property or any portion thereof. No current
use by any member of the AIL Group of its Real Property is dependent on a
nonconforming use or other Governmental Approval, the absence of which would
materially limit the use of any of the properties or assets in its Business. The
AIL Group's Real Property and its continued use, occupancy and operation as
currently used, occupied and operated do not constitute nonconforming uses under
any Law, and, except for permits, licenses and other forms of authorizations
issued in the ordinary course of business and held pursuant to applicable
Environmental Laws, the continued existence, use, occupancy and operation of
each improvement located on any of such AIL Group's Real Property is not
dependent on any Consent or Governmental Approval that is limited in duration.
To the Best Knowledge of AIL, the permits, licenses and other authorizations
referred to in the prior sentence will be issued or renewed without undue delay.
(h) Real Property Consents. The execution, delivery and performance of
this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements by AIL and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, do not and will not require the
Consent of any Person pursuant to any of the AIL Leases or any instrument of
record or agreement affecting the AIL Group's Real Property. The enforceability
of the AIL Leases will not be affected in any manner by the execution, delivery
or performance of this Agreement, and no AIL Lease contains any change in
control provision or other terms or conditions that will become applicable or
inapplicable as a result of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements.
2.12 Contracts. (a) Disclosure. Schedule 2.12(a) contains a complete and
correct list, as of the date hereof, of all Contracts that are material to the
Business of any member of the AIL Group ("AIL Material Contracts"). AIL has
delivered or made available to EDO complete and correct copies of all written
AIL Material Contracts, and accurate descriptions of all material terms of all
oral AIL Material Contracts, set forth or required to be set forth in Schedule
2.12(a).
(b) Enforceability. All Contracts are legal, valid, binding, in full force
and effect and enforceable against each member of the AIL Group that is a party
thereto, except to the extent that any failure to be enforceable, individually
and in the aggregate, would not reasonably be expected to have or result in an
AIL Material Adverse Effect. Except as set forth in Schedule 2.12(b), to the
Best Knowledge of AIL, there does
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not exist under any AIL Material Contract any violation, breach or event of
default, or event or condition that, after notice or lapse of time or both,
would constitute a violation, breach or event of default thereunder, on the part
of AIL, any of its Subsidiaries or any other Person. Except as set forth in
Schedule 2.12(b), the enforceability of all AIL Material Contracts will not be
affected in any manner by the execution, delivery or performance of this
Agreement or the Ancillary Agreements, and no AIL Material Contract contains any
change in control or other terms or conditions that will become applicable or
inapplicable as a result of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements.
(c) Government Contracts.
(i) Except as specified on Schedule 2.12(c), to the Best Knowledge of
AIL, since October 1, 1997: (A) each member of the AIL Group has complied
with all material terms and conditions of each Government Contract or
Government Subcontract, (B) each member of the AIL Group has complied in
all material respects with all requirements of all Laws or agreements
pertaining to each Government Contract or Government Subcontract and (C)
all representations and certifications executed, acknowledged or set forth
in or pertaining to each Government Contract or Government Subcontract were
complete and correct in all material respects as of their effective date
and the AIL Group has complied in all material respects with all such
representations and certifications.
(ii) Except as set forth on Schedule 2.12(c), since October 1, 1997:
(A) neither any Governmental Authority nor any prime contractor,
subcontractor or other Person has notified AIL, either in writing or, to
the Best Knowledge of AIL, orally, that any member of the AIL Group has
breached or violated any Law, certification, representation, clause,
provision or requirement pertaining to any Government Contract or
Government Subcontract, (B) no termination for convenience, termination for
default, cure notice or show cause notice is currently in effect pertaining
to any Government Contract or Government Subcontract, (C) no material cost
incurred by any member of the AIL Group pertaining to any Government
Contract or Government Subcontract has been questioned or challenged by
representatives of the Administrative Contracting Officer or the Defense
Contract Audit Agency, is, to the Best Knowledge of AIL, the subject of any
investigation, or has been disallowed by any Governmental Authority, and
(D) no amount of money due to any member of the AIL Group, pertaining to
any Government Contract or Government Subcontract has been withheld or set
off nor has any claim been made to withhold or set off money, and the
members of the AIL Group are entitled to all progress payments received
with respect thereto.
(iii) Except as set forth on Schedule 2.12(c): (A) to the Best
Knowledge of AIL, neither any member of the AIL Group nor any of its
directors, officers, employees, consultants or agents is or during the past
three years has been under administrative, civil or criminal investigation,
indictment or information by any Governmental Authority with respect to any
alleged irregularity, misstatement or omission arising under or relating to
any Government Contract or Government Subcontract, and (B) during the past
three years, no member of the AIL Group has conducted or initiated any
internal investigation or made a voluntary disclosure to any Governmental
Authority with respect to any alleged irregularity, misstatement or
omission arising under or relating to a Government Contract or Government
Subcontract.
(iv) Except as set forth on Schedule 2.12(c), to the Best Knowledge of
AIL, there exist (A) no outstanding claims against any member of the AIL
Group, either by any Governmental Authority or by any prime contractor,
subcontractor, vendor or other Person, arising under or relating to any
Government Contract or Government Subcontract and (B) no material disputes
between any member of the AIL Group and any Governmental Authority under
the Contract Disputes Act or any other federal statute or regulation or
between any member of the AIL Group and any prime contractor, subcontractor
or vendor arising under or relating to any Government Contract or
Government Subcontract. Schedule 2.12(c) lists each Government Contract or
Government Subcontract which is currently under audit by any Governmental
Authority or any other person that is a party to such Government Contract
or Government Subcontract.
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(v) Except as set forth on Schedule 2.12(c), since October 1, 1997, no
member of the AIL Group has been debarred or suspended from participation
in the award of contracts with the DOD or any other Governmental Authority
(excluding for this purpose ineligibility to bid on certain contracts due
to generally applicable bidding requirements). To the Best Knowledge of
AIL, there exist no facts or circumstances that would warrant suspension or
debarment or the finding of nonresponsibility or ineligibility on the part
of any member of the AIL Group. Neither AIL nor any member of the AIL Group
nor any director, officer, agent or employee of any member of the AIL Group
directly or indirectly has (A) used any funds for contributions, gifts,
entertainment or other expenses relating to political or governmental
activity in violation of any Law; (B) made any payment to foreign or
domestic government officials or employees or to foreign or domestic
political parties or campaigns in violation of any Law, or violated any
provision of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended, or the
OECD's Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Officials in
International Business Transactions; or (C) made any other payment in
violation of any Law. Except as set forth in Schedule 2.12(c), AIL's cost
accounting and procurement systems and the associated entries reflected in
the AIL Financial Statements with respect to the Government Contracts and
Government Subcontracts are in compliance in all material respects with all
Laws.
(vi) AIL (as opposed to its Subsidiaries) is not a party to any
Governmental Contracts or Governmental Subcontracts.
2.13. Intellectual Property. (a) Disclosure. Schedule 2.13(a) sets forth
a complete and correct list of all filed or registered AIL Owned Intellectual
Property that is material to the Business of the AIL Group.
(b) Title. A member of the AIL Group either owns or has adequate rights,
pursuant to license or otherwise, to use all of the Intellectual Property used
or held for use in connection with, necessary for the conduct of, or otherwise
material to, the Businesses of the AIL Group (the "AIL Intellectual Property").
The AIL Group has, and at the Closing will have, adequate rights to use the AIL
Intellectual Property for the life thereof for any purpose in connection with
their Businesses, free from any Liens (except for Permitted Liens incurred in
the ordinary course of business). Immediately after the Effective Time, the
Surviving Corporation or one of its Subsidiaries shall own or have adequate
rights, pursuant to license or otherwise, to use all the AIL Intellectual
Property, in each case free from Liens (except for Permitted Liens incurred in
the ordinary course of business) and on the same terms and conditions owned,
licensed or used by the AIL Group as in effect prior to the Effective Time.
(c) Licensing and Similar Arrangements. AIL has delivered or made
available to EDO complete and correct copies of all written or oral agreements,
arrangements and applicable Laws (i) pursuant to which any member of the AIL
Group has licensed Intellectual Property to, or the use of Intellectual Property
is otherwise permitted (through non-assertion, settlement or similar agreements
or otherwise) with respect to, any other Person and (ii) pursuant to which any
member of the AIL Group has had Intellectual Property licensed to it, or has
otherwise been permitted to use Intellectual Property (through non-assertion,
settlement or similar agreements or otherwise). All royalties, license fees,
charges and other amounts payable by, on behalf of, to or for the account of any
member of the AIL Group in respect of any Intellectual Property are reflected in
the AIL Financial Statements.
(d) No Infringement. The conduct of the AIL Group's Businesses does not
infringe or otherwise conflict with any rights of any Person in respect of any
Intellectual Property. To the Best Knowledge of AIL, none of the AIL
Intellectual Property is being infringed or otherwise used or available for use
by any Person without a license or permission from a member of the AIL Group,
except as set forth in Schedule 2.13(d).
(e) Due Registration, etc. To the Best Knowledge of AIL, the AIL Owned
Intellectual Property has been duly registered with, filed in or issued by, as
the case may be, the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the United
States Copyright Office or other filing offices, domestic or foreign, to the
extent necessary to ensure full protection under any applicable Law, and such
registrations, filings, issuances and other actions remain in full force and
effect. The AIL Group has taken all necessary actions to ensure full protection
of the AIL Owned Intellectual Property (including maintaining the secrecy of all
confidential Intellectual Property) under any applicable Law.
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(f) Software. The AIL Group has valid licenses to all copies of all
material Software that are utilized in connection with the AIL Group's Business
that are not owned by AIL ("AIL Commercial Software"), and the use by the AIL
Group of such AIL Commercial Software, including all modifications and
enhancements thereto (whether created by a member of the AIL Group or by a third
party) is in material compliance with the terms and provisions of such licenses.
Each member of the AIL Group owns all right, title and interest in and to all
material Software marketed or licensed by it to its customers or held for use or
in development for marketing and licensing to the customers of each member of
the AIL Group (collectively, the "AIL Owned Software"), including all
Intellectual Property rights therein and thereto, except for AIL Commercial
Software identified on Schedule 2.13(f) as Software incorporated into the AIL
Owned Software. None of the AIL Commercial Software or AIL Owned Software, and
no use thereof by the AIL Group or permitted use by its licensees, infringes
upon or violates any patent, copyright, trade secret or other Intellectual
Property right of any person or entity, and no claim or demand with respect to
any such infringement or violation has been made or threatened.
(g) Calendar Function. Except as set forth on Schedule 2.13(g), to the
Best Knowledge of AIL, all Software, hardware and equipment owned by the AIL
Group and all Software, hardware and equipment used in the AIL Group's Business
that contains or calls on a calendar function, including any function that is
indexed to a computer processing unit clock, provides specific days, dates or
times, or calculates spans of dates or times, is and will be able to record,
store, process, calculate, compare, sequence and provide true and accurate day,
date and time data from, into and between the twentieth and twenty-first
centuries, including but not limited to with respect to the years 1999, 2000 and
2001 and leap year calculations, except for failures to do any of the foregoing
which, individually or in the aggregate, would not reasonably be expected to
have or result in an AIL Material Adverse Effect.
2.14. Insurance. Schedule 2.14 contains a complete and correct list and
summary description of all insurance policies maintained (at present or since
October 1, 1997) by or on behalf of the AIL Group. AIL has delivered or made
available to EDO complete and correct copies of all such policies together with
all riders and amendments thereto. Such policies are in full force and effect,
and all premiums due thereon have been paid. Each member of the AIL Group has
complied in all material respects with the terms and provisions of such
policies. The insurance coverage provided by such policies is adequate and
suitable for the AIL Group's Businesses, and is on such terms (including without
limitation as to deductibles and self-insured retentions), covers such risks,
contains such deductibles and retentions, and is in such amounts, as the
insurance customarily carried by comparable companies of established reputation
similarly situated and carrying on the same or similar business.
2.15. Litigation. Except as set forth on Schedule 2.15, there is and has
been since October 1, 1997, no Litigation that, individually or in the
aggregate, is material and is pending or, to the Best Knowledge of AIL,
threatened, against any member of the AIL Group or any of its properties or
assets. There are no outstanding orders, judgments, decrees or injunctions
issued by any Governmental Authority against any member of the AIL Group, or
that in any way affect the AIL Group's Businesses and would reasonably be
expected to have or result in an AIL Material Adverse Effect.
2.16. Compliance with Laws and Instruments; Consents. (a)
Compliance. Except as set forth on Schedule 2.16(a), (i) no member of the AIL
Group is, or, since October 1, 1997, has been, in conflict with or in violation
or breach of or default under (and there exists no event that, with notice or
passage of time or both, would constitute a conflict, violation, breach or
default with, of or under) (x) any Law applicable to it or any of its
properties, assets, operations or business (except Laws compliance with which is
specifically addressed elsewhere in this Agreement), (y) any provision of its
Organizational Documents, or (z) any Contract, or any other agreement or
instrument to which it is party or by which it or any of its properties or
assets is bound or affected, except in the case of the foregoing clauses (x) and
(z) for any such conflicts, breaches, violations and defaults that, individually
or in the aggregate, would not reasonably be expected to have or result in an
AIL Material Adverse Effect, and (ii) no member of the AIL Group has received
any written notice or, to the Best Knowledge of AIL, oral notice alleging any
such conflict, violation, breach or default which has not been cured or waived.
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(b) Consents. No Governmental Approval or other Consent is required to be
obtained or made by any member of the AIL Group in connection with the execution
and delivery of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements or the consummation
of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, except (x) as specified on
Schedule 2.16(b)(i), (y) for applicable requirements, if any, of the Exchange
Act, state securities or "blue sky" laws, notification requirements under the
HSR Act and filings required under Delaware and New York Law, and (z) where
failure to obtain such Consents or make such filings or notifications would not
reasonably be expected, individually or in the aggregate, to have or result in
an AIL Material Adverse Effect.
(ii) All Governmental Approvals and other Consents necessary for, or
otherwise material to, the conduct of the AIL Group's Business, have been duly
obtained and are held by a member of the AIL Group and are in full force and
effect. Each member of the AIL Group is, and at all times since October 1, 1997,
has been, in compliance with all Governmental Approvals and other Consents held
by them. Except as specified in Schedule 2.16(b)(i), the execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements and the consummation
of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby do not and will not violate
any such Governmental Approval or Consent, or result in any revocation,
cancellation, suspension, modification or nonrenewal thereof.
2.17 Environmental Matters. (a) Compliance with Environmental Law. Each
member of the AIL Group has complied and is in compliance in all but de minimis
respects with all applicable Environmental Laws pertaining to their respective
assets and the use, ownership or transferability thereof, the manufacturing and
commercial distribution of its products and to the operation of its Business. To
the Best Knowledge of AIL, no member of the AIL Group is alleged to be in
violation of any applicable Environmental Law relating to the operation of its
Business or the use or ownership of its assets.
(b) Other Environmental Matters. No member of the AIL Group has caused or
taken any action that would result in, and no member of the AIL Group is subject
to, any liability or obligation relating to (x) the environmental conditions on,
under, or about the AIL Group's Real Property or other properties or assets
owned, leased or used by any member of the AIL Group at the present time or in
the past, including the soil and groundwater conditions at such properties, or
(y) the past or present use, management, handling, transport, treatment,
generation, storage or Release of any Hazardous Materials, other than such
liabilities and obligations that, individually or in the aggregate, do not
exceed $250,000.
(ii) The present value of the aggregate amount of the liabilities and
obligations listed on Schedule 2.17(b), net of reserves therefor, does not
exceed $150,000.
(c) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing:
(i) Except as disclosed in Schedule 2.17(c), none of the AIL Group's
current or past operations and none of the currently or formerly owned or
occupied property or assets of any member of the AIL Group is related to
or, to the Best Knowledge of AIL, subject to any investigation or
evaluation by any Governmental Authority, as to whether any Remedial Action
is needed to respond to a Release or threatened Release of any Hazardous
Materials.
(ii) Except as disclosed in Schedule 2.17(c), no member of the AIL
Group is subject to any outstanding order from, or contractual or other
obligation with, any Governmental Authority or other person in respect of
which such member of the AIL Group may be required to incur any
Environmental Liabilities and Costs arising from the Release or threatened
Release of a Hazardous Material and no member of the AIL Group has entered
into any contractual or other obligation with any governmental body or
other person pursuant to which such member assumed responsibility for,
either directly or indirectly, the remediation of any condition arising
from or relating to the Release or threatened Release of Hazardous
Materials.
(iii) Except as disclosed in Schedule 2.17(c), none of the AIL Group's
Real Property, to the Best Knowledge of AIL, no properties adjacent to the
AIL Group's Real Property, and no properties previously owned or leased by
any member of the AIL Group or any of their predecessors or affiliates is,
and, since January 1, 1995, no member of the AIL Group has transported or
arranged for transportation (directly or indirectly) of any Hazardous
Materials to any location that is, listed or formally proposed for
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listing under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and
Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. sec.sec. 9601, et seq., or on
any similar state list, or, to the Best Knowledge of AIL, the subject of
federal, state or local enforcement actions or investigations or Remedial
Action.
(iv) Except as disclosed in Schedule 2.17(c), there are no
Environmental Laws applicable to any member of the AIL Group, the AIL
Group's Real Property, the AIL Group's assets or the AIL Group's Business
that would require any member of the AIL Group, Merger Sub, EDO, the
Surviving Corporation, or any other party to provide notice to, to take
actions to satisfy, or to obtain the approval of, any governmental entity
as a condition to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement.
(d) AIL has disclosed and made available to EDO all material information,
including all studies, analyses and test results, in its possession, custody or
control relating to (i) the environmental conditions on, under or about the AIL
Group's Real Property or any other real property previously owned, leased,
operated or otherwise used by any member of the AIL Group, and (ii) Hazardous
Materials used, managed, handled, transported, treated, generated, stored or
Released by any member of the AIL Group at any time or by any member of the AIL
Group or any other person on any of the AIL Group's Real Property or any other
real property previously owned, leased, operated or otherwise used by any member
of the AIL Group, or otherwise in connection with the use or operation of the
AIL Group's assets or Businesses.
2.18 Affiliate Transactions. (a) Schedule 2.18(a) contains a complete and
correct list of all agreements, contracts, arrangements, understandings,
transfers of assets or liabilities or other commitments or transactions, whether
or not entered into in the ordinary course of business, to or by which AIL, on
the one hand, and any of its Affiliates (other than its wholly-owned
Subsidiaries), on the other hand, are or have been a party or otherwise bound or
affected, and that (i) were entered into since October 1, 1997, (ii) are
currently pending or in effect and (iii) involve continuing liabilities and
obligations. Except as disclosed in Schedule 2.18(a), each agreement, contract,
arrangement, understanding, transfer of assets or liabilities or other
commitment or transaction set forth or required to be set forth in Schedule
2.18(a) was on terms and conditions as favorable to AIL as would have been
obtainable by it at the time in a comparable arm's-length transaction with a
Person other than an Affiliate.
(b) Except as set forth in Schedule 2.18(b), no stockholder, officer,
director or employee of any member of the AIL Group, or any family member,
relative or Affiliate of any such stockholder, officer, director or employee,
(i) owns, directly or indirectly, and whether on an individual, joint or other
basis, any interest (other than in such Person's capacity as a stockholder) in
(x) any property or asset, real or personal, tangible or intangible, used in or
held for use in connection with or pertaining to the Business of any member of
the AIL Group, or (y) to the Best Knowledge of AIL, any Person that is a
supplier, customer or competitor of any member of the AIL Group, (ii) to the
Best Knowledge of AIL, serves as an officer, director or employee of any Person
that is a supplier, customer or competitor (other than EDO) of any member of the
AIL Group or (iii) has received any loans from or is otherwise a debtor of, or
made any loans to or is otherwise a creditor of, any member of the AIL Group.
2.19. Employees, Labor Matters, etc. Except as set forth on Schedule 2.19,
no member of the AIL Group is a party to or bound by any collective bargaining
agreement, and there are no labor unions or other organizations representing,
purporting to represent or attempting to represent any employees employed by any
member of the AIL Group. Since October 1, 1997, there has not occurred or, to
the Best Knowledge of AIL, been threatened any strike, slowdown, picketing, work
stoppage, concerted refusal to work overtime or other similar labor activity
with respect to any employees of any member of the AIL Group. Except as set
forth on Schedule 2.19, there are no labor disputes currently subject to any
grievance procedure, arbitration or litigation and there is no representation
petition pending or, to the Best Knowledge of AIL, threatened with respect to
any employee of any member of the AIL Group.
2.20. Employee Benefit Plans and Related Matters; ERISA. (a) Employee
Benefit Plans. Schedule 2.20(a) sets forth a complete and correct list of each
"employee benefit plan", as such term is defined in section 3(3) of ERISA, and
each bonus, incentive or deferred compensation, severance, termination,
retention, change of control, stock option, stock appreciation, stock purchase,
phantom stock or
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other equity-based, performance or other employee or retiree benefit or
compensation plan, program, arrangement, agreement, policy or understanding,
whether written or unwritten, that provides or may provide benefits or
compensation in respect of any employee or former employee of any member of the
AIL Group or the beneficiaries or dependents of any such employee or former
employee (collectively, the "AIL Employees") or under which any AIL Employee is
or may become eligible to participate or derive a benefit and that is or has
been maintained or established by any member of the AIL Group or any other trade
or business, whether or not incorporated, which, together with AIL or any of its
Subsidiaries, is or would have been at any date of determination occurring (x)
since October 1, 1997 or (y) to the Best Knowledge of AIL, within the six years
preceding the date hereof, treated as a single employer under Section 414 of the
Code (such other trades and businesses hereinafter referred to as the "AIL
Related Persons"), or to which any member of the AIL Group or any AIL Related
Person contributes or (x) since October 1, 1997 or (y) to the Best Knowledge of
AIL, within the six years preceding the date hereof, is or has been obligated or
required to contribute (collectively, the "AIL Plans"). With respect to each
such AIL Plan, the AIL Parties have provided or made available to Merger Sub
complete and correct copies of: (i) such AIL Plan, if written, or a description
of such AIL Plan if not written, and (ii) to the extent applicable to such AIL
Plan, all trust agreements, insurance contracts or other funding arrangements,
the two most recent actuarial and trust reports, the two most recent Forms 5500
required to have been filed with the IRS and all schedules thereto, the most
recent IRS determination letter, all current summary plan descriptions, all
material communications received from or sent to the IRS, the Pension Benefit
Guaranty Corporation or the Department of Labor (including a written description
of any oral communication), any actuarial study of any post-employment life or
medical benefits provided under any such AIL Plan, if any, statements or other
communications regarding withdrawal or other multiemployer plan liabilities, if
any, and all amendments and modifications to any such document. Except as set
forth on Schedule 2.20(a), no member of the AIL Group and no officer of AIL has
communicated to any AIL Employee any intention or commitment to modify any AIL
Plan or to establish or implement any other employee or retiree benefit or
compensation plan or arrangement.
(b) Qualification. Each AIL Plan intended to be qualified under section
401(a) of the Code, and the trust (if any) forming a part thereof, has received
a favorable determination letter from the IRS as to its qualification under the
Code and to the effect that each such trust is exempt from taxation under
Section 501(a) of the Code, and nothing has occurred since the date of such
determination letter that could adversely affect such qualification or
tax-exempt status.
(c) Compliance; Liability.
(i) None of AIL, its Subsidiaries or any AIL Related Person has been
involved in any transaction that could cause the AIL Group or any AIL
Related Person or the Surviving Corporation to be subject to liability
under Section 4069 or 4212 of ERISA. None of AIL, its Subsidiaries, the
Surviving Corporation or any AIL Related Person has incurred (either
directly or indirectly, including as a result of an indemnification
obligation) any material liability under or pursuant to Title I or IV of
ERISA or the penalty, excise Tax or joint and several liability provisions
of the Code relating to employee benefit plans and no event, transaction or
condition has occurred or exists that could result in any such liability to
any member of the AIL Group, any such AIL Related Person or the Surviving
Corporation or any of its Affiliates. Except as set forth on Schedule
2.20(c), all contributions and premiums required to have been paid by the
AIL Group and each AIL Related Person to any employee benefit plan (within
the meaning of Section 3(3) of ERISA) (including each plan) under the terms
of any such plan or its related trust, insurance contract or other funding
arrangement, or pursuant to any applicable Law or collective bargaining
agreement (including ERISA and the Code) have been paid within the time
prescribed by any such plan, agreement or applicable Law.
(ii) Except as set forth in Schedule 2.20(c), each of the AIL Plans
has been operated and administered in all respects in compliance with its
terms, all applicable Laws and all applicable collective bargaining
agreements. There are no material pending or threatened claims by or on
behalf of any of the AIL Plans, by any AIL Employee or otherwise involving
any such AIL Plan or the assets of any AIL Plan (other than routine claims
for benefits, all of which have been fully reserved for on the regularly
prepared balance sheets of AIL).
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(iii) No AIL Plan is a "multiple employer plan" within the meaning of
section 4001(a)(3), 4063 or 4064 of ERISA.
(iv) Except to the extent set forth in Schedule 2.20(a) hereto, no AIL
Employee is or will become entitled to post-employment benefits of any kind
by reason of employment with AIL, including death or medical benefits
(whether or not insured), other than (x) coverage mandated by section 4980B
of the Code, (y) benefits payable under any AIL Plan qualified under
section 401(a) of the Code or (z) deferred compensation accrued as a
liability as of the Closing Date. Except as set forth in Schedule 2.20(a),
the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the
Ancillary Agreements will not result in an increase in the amount of
compensation or benefits or the acceleration of the vesting or timing of
payment of any compensation or benefits payable to or in respect of any AIL
Employee. AIL has disclosed or made available information regarding any and
all liabilities and obligations of any member of the AIL Group to or in
respect of the AIL Employees or the AIL Plans for (A) unpaid compensation,
salaries, wages, vacation and sick pay, disability payments and other
payroll items (including, without limitation, bonus, incentive and deferred
compensation), (B) unpaid contributions, insurance premiums, Pension
Benefit Guaranty Corporation premiums, costs and expenses to or in respect
of any AIL Plan and (C) severance or other termination benefits relating
to, resulting from or arising in respect of any claim of actual or
constructive termination of employment occurring on or prior to the
Effective Time or otherwise in connection with the consummation of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements.
(v) The AIL ESOP qualifies as an "employee stock ownership plan"
within the meaning of sec.4975(e)(7) of the Code, and no non-exempt
prohibited transaction has occurred with respect thereto.
2.21. Accounts Receivable. (a) AIL has delivered or caused to be delivered
to Merger Sub a complete and accurate aging of all billed accounts receivable of
the AIL Group as of September 26, 1999. Except as set forth in Schedule 2.21(a),
no billed account receivable of the AIL Group reflected on the AIL Balance Sheet
and no billed account receivable arising after the date of the AIL Balance Sheet
and reflected on the books of any member of the AIL Group is uncollectible or
subject to counterclaim or offset, except to the extent of the aggregate
reserves thereon for doubtful accounts for billed receivables and except to the
extent that any billed account receivable is or becomes uncollectible due to
insolvency, of which the AIL Group is not presently aware, of the account debtor
thereunder. All billed accounts receivable reflected on the AIL Balance Sheet or
on such books have been generated in the ordinary course of business and reflect
a bona fide obligation for the payment of goods or services provided by a member
of the AIL Group. All allowances, rebates and cash discounts to customers of the
AIL Group are as shown on its books and records and in no event exceed one
percent of billed receivables to which they relate.
(b) To the Best Knowledge of AIL, the unbilled account receivable balances
of the AIL Group reflected on the AIL Balance Sheet and the unbilled account
receivable balances arising after the date of the AIL Balance Sheet and
reflected on the books of any member of the AIL Group will convert into billed
accounts receivable, except (i) to the extent of the aggregate reserves
associated with unbilled receivables, or (ii) to the extent that any unbilled
account receivable is or becomes uncollectible due to insolvency, of which the
AIL Group is not presently aware, of the account debtor thereunder and would not
reasonably be expected to have or result in an AIL Material Adverse Effect. All
unbilled accounts receivable reflected on the AIL Balance Sheet or on such books
have been generated in the ordinary course of business and will reflect a bona
fide obligation for the payment of goods or services provided by a member of the
AIL Group, except for failures to result in bona fide obligations that,
individually or in the aggregate, would not reasonably be expected to have or
result in an AIL Material Adverse Effect.
2.22. Inventories . All inventories reflected on AIL's most recently
prepared quarterly balance sheet of raw materials, supplies, work in progress
and finished goods of the AIL Group are of good, usable and merchantable
quality. Except as set forth in Schedule 2.22, (a) all such inventories are of
such quality as to meet the quality control standards of the AIL Group and any
applicable governmental quality control standards, (b) all such finished goods
are saleable as current inventories at the current prices of the AIL Group in
the ordinary course of business in the aggregate net of reserves for
inventories, and (c) no write-down in inventory has been made or should have
been made pursuant to U.S. GAAP during the past two years.
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2.23. Customers. No member of the AIL Group has received any notice that
any existing customer of the AIL Group (i) has ceased, or will cease, to use the
products, goods or services of any member of the AIL Group, (ii) has reduced or
will reduce, the use of products, goods or services of any member of the AIL
Group or (iii) has sought, or is seeking, to reduce the price it will pay for
products, goods or services of any member of the AIL Group, except for any such
cessations or reductions that, individually or in the aggregate, would not
reasonably be expected to have or result in an AIL Material Adverse Effect.
2.24. Suppliers; Raw Materials. Schedule 2.24 sets forth for each of the
years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 and for the nine-month period ended
September 26, 1999 (a) the names of the ten largest suppliers to the AIL Group
based on the aggregate value of raw materials, supplies, merchandise and other
goods and services ordered by the AIL Group from such suppliers during each such
period and (b) the amount for which each such supplier invoiced the AIL Group.
No member of the AIL Group has received any notice or has any reason to believe
that there has been any material adverse change in the price of such raw
materials, supplies, merchandise or other goods or services, or that any such
supplier will not sell raw materials, supplies, merchandise and other goods to
the AIL Group at any time after the Closing Date on terms and conditions
substantially the same as those used in its current sales to the AIL Group,
subject to general and customary price increases.
2.25. Products; Product and Service Warranties. (a) Schedule 2.25(a)
contains a complete and correct list of the ten products currently manufactured,
produced, assembled, sold or marketed by the AIL Group that generated the
highest revenues during the nine-month period ended September 26, 1999 (the
"Products"). Schedule 2.25(a) also sets forth the amount of revenues during such
period for each such Product.
(b) Except as required by Law or as set forth on Schedule 2.25(b), no
product manufactured, sold, leased or delivered by, or service rendered by or on
behalf of, any member of the AIL Group is subject to any guaranty, warranty or
other indemnity, express or implied, beyond its standard terms and conditions.
(c) Product Liability. No member of the AIL Group has any liability or
obligation of any nature (whether known or unknown, accrued, absolute,
contingent or otherwise, and whether due or to become due), whether based on
strict liability, negligence, breach of warranty (express or implied), breach of
contract or otherwise, in respect of any Product manufactured, sold, designed or
produced prior to the Effective Time by, or service rendered prior to the
Effective Time by or on behalf of, any member of the AIL Group or any
predecessor thereto, that (i) is not fully and adequately covered by policies of
insurance or by indemnity, contribution, cost sharing or similar agreements or
arrangements by or with other Persons and (ii) is not otherwise fully and
adequately reserved against in the AIL Balance Sheet.
2.26. Brokers, Finders, etc. No actions taken or agreements entered into
by any member of the AIL Group in connection with the transactions contemplated
by this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements or otherwise will give rise to
any valid claim against any member of the AIL Group, the EDO Group or the
Surviving Corporation or any of their Affiliates for any brokerage or finder's
commission, fee or similar compensation, other than (i) the fee of $825,000
payable to Houlihan Lokey Howard and Zukin ("Houlihan"), (ii) the fee of
$100,000 payable to Valumetrics, or (iii) for any bonus payable to any officer,
director, employee, agent or representative of or consultant to any member of
the AIL Group upon consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or
thereby.
2.27. Disclosure. (a) Proxy Statement; Registration Statement. None of the
information with respect to AIL, the Common Stockholders or any member of the
AIL Group to be included in the Proxy Statement or the Registration Statement
will, in the case of the Proxy Statement or any amendments thereof or
supplements thereto, at the time of the mailing of the Proxy Statement or any
amendments or supplements thereto, and at the time of the EDO Meeting, or, in
the case of the Registration Statement, at the time it becomes effective,
contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material
fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements
therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not
misleading, except that no representation is made by AIL with respect to
information supplied by any party other than the AIL Group specifically for
inclusion in the Proxy Statement.
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(b) General. The senior officers of AIL do not believe there is any fact
(other than matters of a general economic or political nature that do not affect
the Business of any member of the AIL Group uniquely) that would reasonably be
expected to have or result in an AIL Material Adverse Effect, except as
described in the Schedules hereto.
2.28. Opinion of Financial Advisor. The Board of Directors of AIL has
received the opinion of Houlihan, dated the date of this Agreement, to the
effect that, as of such date, the Exchange Ratio is fair to AIL's stockholders
from a financial point of view. A copy of the written opinion of Houlihan will
be delivered to EDO as soon as practicable after the date of this Agreement.
2.29. Required Vote of AIL's Stockholders. The affirmative vote of the
holders of a majority of the outstanding Common Shares is required to approve
the Merger and approve and adopt this Agreement. No other vote of the holders of
the capital stock of AIL is required by Law, the Organizational Documents of AIL
or otherwise in order for AIL to consummate the Merger and the transactions
contemplated hereby and under the Ancillary Agreements.
2.30. EDO Share Ownership. Except as set forth on Schedule 2.30, no member
of the AIL Group owns any shares of EDO Common Stock or other securities
convertible into EDO Common Stock.
2.31. Board Recommendation. The Board of Directors of AIL, at a meeting
duly called and held, (a) determined that this Agreement, the Ancillary
Agreements and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby are fair and in
the best interests of AIL and its stockholders, and (b) resolved to recommend
that the Common Stockholders and the holder of Preferred Shares approve this
Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.
2.32. Amendment to AIL ESOP. AIL has adopted, subject to the AIL ESOP
Trustee's approval, an amendment to the AIL ESOP in the form of Exhibit C
hereto, effective on the date hereof, so that the AIL ESOP, as so amended,
provides that decisions made with respect to unallocated shares as to (a)
selling such shares in response to offers to buy and (b) voting on all matters
are made in the same proportions as such decisions are made with respect to
allocated shares, and such decisions with respect to allocated shares are kept
confidential by the Trustee.
3. Representations and Warranties of EDO and Merger Sub. EDO and Merger
Sub, jointly and severally, represent and warrant to AIL and the Exchanging
Common Stockholders as follows:
3.1 Authorization, etc. (a) Each of EDO and Merger Sub has full corporate
power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and the Ancillary
Agreements to which it is or shall be a party, to perform its obligations
hereunder and thereunder and (subject to stockholder approval) to consummate the
transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and the execution and delivery of
this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements to which EDO or Merger Sub is or
shall be a party (subject to stockholder approval), the performance of EDO's and
Merger Sub's obligations hereunder and thereunder, and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, have been duly authorized by all
requisite corporate action of each of EDO and Merger Sub.
(b) EDO and Merger Sub have each duly executed and delivered this Agreement
and at the Effective Time will have duly executed and delivered the Ancillary
Agreements to which each is or shall be a party. This Agreement constitutes, and
each such Ancillary Agreement when so executed and delivered will constitute,
the legal, valid and binding obligation of each of EDO and Merger Sub,
enforceable against such EDO or Merger Sub in accordance with its respective
terms.
3.2. Capitalization. (a) Authorized Capital Stock of EDO and Merger
Sub. (i) The authorized capital stock of EDO consists of 25,000,000 shares of
EDO Common Stock and 500,000 shares of EDO Preferred Stock, of which 8,453,902
shares of EDO Common Stock (of which 1,698,892 are held in Treasury) and 57,384
shares of EDO Preferred Stock are issued and outstanding as of the date hereof.
As of the date hereof, there are outstanding EDO Options to purchase 630,975
shares of EDO Common Stock, and 3,321,908 shares of EDO Common Stock are
reserved for issuance upon the exercise of outstanding EDO Options (908,450
shares), conversion of EDO's 7% Convertible Subordinated Debentures due 2011
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(1,332,458 shares) and conversion of shares of EDO Preferred Stock (1,081,000
shares). The EDO ESOP is the only record holder of EDO Preferred Stock. The
shares of EDO Common Stock to be issued in the Share Issuance will, when issued,
be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.
(ii) The authorized capital stock of Merger Sub consists of 100 shares of
common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of Merger Sub, of which 100 shares are
issued and outstanding as of the date hereof, and EDO is the record holder of
all such shares. As of the date hereof, there are no options or warrants
outstanding to purchase shares of common stock of Merger Sub.
(b) Equity Interests Held by the EDO Group. Schedule 3.2(b) sets forth a
complete and correct description of the shares of stock and other equity
interests in any Person owned by any member of the EDO Group. Except for Merger
Sub and as set forth on Schedule 3.2(b), EDO has no Subsidiaries, and a member
of the EDO Group owns all of the outstanding shares of stock or other equity
interests in each of EDO's Subsidiaries. All such outstanding shares of stock or
other equity interests are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and
nonassessable.
(c) No Equity Rights. There are no preemptive or similar rights on the
part of any holders of any class of securities of EDO or any member of the EDO
Group. Except for the EDO Options, EDO Preferred Stock, the EDO Convertible
Debentures and this Agreement, no subscriptions, options, warrants, conversion
or other rights, agreements, commitments, arrangements or understandings of any
kind obligating any member of the EDO Group or any other Person, contingently or
otherwise, to issue or sell, or cause to be issued or sold, any shares of
capital stock of any class of EDO, or any securities convertible into or
exchangeable for any such shares, are outstanding, and no authorization therefor
has been given. There are no outstanding contractual or other rights or
obligations to or of any Person to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any
outstanding shares or other equity interests of EDO from EDO.
3.3. No Conflicts, etc. The execution, delivery and performance of this
Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements by each of EDO and Merger Sub and the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, do not and
will not conflict with, contravene, result in a violation or breach of or
default under (with or without the giving of notice or the lapse of time or
both), create in any other Person a right or valid claim of termination,
amendment, or require modification, acceleration or cancellation of, or result
in the creation of any Lien (or any obligation to create any Lien) upon any of
the properties or assets of any member of the EDO Group under, (a) any Law
applicable to any member of the EDO Group or any of their respective properties
or assets, (b) any provision of any of the Organizational Documents of any
member of the EDO Group or (c) any EDO Contract, or any other agreement or
instrument to which any member of the EDO Group is a party or by which any of
their respective properties or assets may be bound, except, with respect to
clauses (a) and (c), for such conflicts, breaches, defaults or other occurrences
which, individually or in the aggregate, would not have an EDO Material Adverse
Effect.
3.4. Corporate Status. (a) Organization. Each member of the EDO Group is a
corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws
of the jurisdiction of its incorporation and has full corporate power and
authority to conduct its business and to own or lease and to operate its
properties as and in the places where such business is conducted and such
properties are owned, leased or operated. Merger Sub was incorporated in
Delaware on December 9, 1999 and has conducted no business since the date of its
incorporation and has no outstanding assets or liabilities, except in each case
as expressly contemplated by this Agreement.
(b) Qualification. Each member of the EDO Group is duly qualified or
licensed to do business and is in good standing in each of the jurisdictions
specified in Schedule 3.4(b) (which includes each jurisdiction in which the
nature of its business or the properties owned or leased by it makes such
qualification or licensing necessary), except where the failure to be so duly
qualified, licenced or in good standing, would not, individually or in the
aggregate, reasonably be expected to have or result in an EDO Material Adverse
Effect.
(c) Organizational Documents. EDO has delivered or made available to AIL
complete and correct copies of the Organizational Documents of each member of
the EDO Group, as in effect on the date hereof. The Organizational Documents of
each member of the EDO Group are in full force and effect. No member of
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the EDO Group is in violation of any of the provisions of its Organizational
Documents. The minute books of each member of the EDO Group, which have
heretofore been made available to AIL, correctly reflect, in all material
respects, all meetings and written consents of the boards of directors,
committees and stockholders of each such member of the EDO Group since January
1, 1993.
3.5. Discontinued and Acquired Businesses. Except as set forth on Schedule
3.5, since October 1, 1997, no member of the EDO Group has dissolved,
discontinued, sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of any businesses or
operations having annual sales in excess of $1,000,000 or involving assets
having a book value in excess of $1,000,000. Except as set forth on Schedule
3.5, since October 1, 1997, no member of the EDO Group has acquired any business
of any other Person, through the purchase of assets, merger, consolidation,
acquisition of shares or otherwise, with respect to which any member of the EDO
Group is subject to any contractual obligation, contingent or otherwise, to such
Person (including any indemnification obligation) in an amount that could exceed
$500,000 and which would survive at least until the Closing.
3.6. SEC Reports; EDO Financial Statements. (a) EDO has made available to
AIL each registration statement, report, proxy statement or information
statement prepared by it for filing with the SEC since January 1, 1994, each in
the form (including exhibits and any amendments thereto) filed with the SEC
(collectively, the "EDO Reports"). As of their respective dates, the EDO Reports
(a) complied as to form in all material respects with the applicable
requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and
regulations thereunder (the "Securities Act") or the Exchange Act, as the case
may be, and (b) did not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit
to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the
statements made therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were
made, not misleading.
(b) EDO has delivered or made available to AIL complete and correct copies
of the EDO Proxy Financials and the EDO Financial Statements. The EDO Proxy
Financials are complete and correct, have been derived from the accounting books
and records of the EDO Group and have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP
applied on a consistent basis throughout the periods presented in the EDO Proxy
Financials subject, in the case of interim unaudited EDO Proxy Financials, only
to normal recurring year-end adjustments.
(c) The consolidated balance sheets included in the EDO Financial
Statements present fairly the financial position of the EDO Group as at the
respective dates thereof, and the consolidated statements of earnings,
consolidated statements of shareholders' equity, and consolidated statements of
cash flows included in such EDO Financial Statements present fairly the results
of operations, shareholders' equity and cash flows of the EDO Group for the
respective periods indicated.
3.7. Undisclosed Liabilities, etc. No member of the EDO Group has any
liabilities or obligations of any nature, whether known, unknown, absolute,
accrued, contingent or otherwise and whether due or to become due, except (a) as
set forth in Schedule 3.7, (b) as and to the extent disclosed or reserved
against in the EDO Balance Sheet or specifically disclosed in the notes thereto,
(c) liabilities and obligations not required by U.S. GAAP to be reflected or
reserved against in the EDO Balance Sheet (other than any such liabilities and
obligations which were not reflected or reserved against because they were
contingent as of the date of the EDO Balance Sheet, but which would be reflected
or reserved against in a balance sheet prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP as
of the date hereof), and (d) liabilities and obligations that (i) are incurred
after the date of the EDO Balance Sheet in the ordinary course of business and
are not prohibited by this Agreement and (ii) individually and in the aggregate,
would not be reasonably expected to have or result in an EDO Material Adverse
Effect.
3.8. Absence of Changes. Since the date of the EDO Balance Sheet, except
(i) as set forth in Schedule 3.8 and (ii) as specifically permitted after the
date hereof pursuant to Section 4.1, (x) the Business of the EDO Group have been
conducted in the ordinary course consistent with past practice, (y) there has
not occurred or come to exist any EDO Material Adverse Effect or any event,
occurrence, fact, condition, change, development or effect that, individually or
in the aggregate, would be reasonably expected to have or result in an EDO
Material Adverse Effect, and (z) no member of the EDO Group has taken any action
or omitted to
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take any action which action or omission, if it occurred after the date hereof,
would violate any of the provisions of Sections 4.1(b)(i)-(xvi) and
(xviii)-(xxi).
3.9. Taxes. (a)(i) All Tax Returns relating to any member of the EDO Group
or the business or assets of any such member that were required to be filed on
or before the Effective Time have been duly and timely filed and are correct and
complete in all respects, (ii) all Taxes shown as owing on such Tax Returns have
been paid and (iii) no member of the EDO Group is currently the beneficiary of
any extension of time within which to file any Tax Return.
(b) (i) All Taxes that are or have become payable by any member of the EDO
Group or chargeable as a Lien upon its assets as of the Closing Date for which
the filing of a Tax Return is not required have been duly and timely paid, (ii)
each member of the EDO Group has duly and timely withheld all Taxes required to
be withheld in connection with the business or assets of such member, and such
withheld Taxes have been either duly and timely paid to the proper governmental
authorities or properly set aside in accounts for such purpose and (iii) the EDO
Financial Statements reflect an adequate reserve for all Taxes payable or
asserted to be payable by the EDO Group for all taxable periods or portions
thereof through the date of the EDO Financial Statements.
(c) Except as set forth on Schedule 3.9(c), (i) no Returns with respect to
the EDO Group are currently under audit by any taxing authority, (ii) no taxing
authority is now asserting, or to the Best Knowledge of the EDO Group,
threatening to assert against the EDO Group, any deficiency or claim for Taxes
or any adjustment to Taxes, and (iii) to the Best Knowledge of EDO, no
circumstances exist to form the basis for such a claim or audit.
(d) Schedule 3.9(d) lists all Tax Returns that have been filed with respect
to the EDO Group that are, open or otherwise subject to audit or examination by
the IRS or any other taxing authority.
(e) Except as set forth on Schedule 3.9(e), no member of the EDO Group has
(i) waived any statute of limitations, (ii) agreed to any extension of the
period for assessment or collection or (iii) executed or filed any power of
attorney with respect to Taxes, which waiver, agreement or power of attorney is
currently in force.
(f) The EDO Group's taxable year for federal, state and local income and
franchise tax purposes has always been a taxable year ending on December 31.
(g) Except as set forth in Schedule 3.9(g), no member of the EDO Group (i)
is a party to or bound by or has any obligation under any tax allocation,
sharing, indemnity or similar agreement or arrangement or (ii) is or has been a
member of any affiliated, consolidated, combined or unitary group for the
purposes of filing Tax Returns or paying taxes.
(h) Schedule 3.9(h) contains a list of states, cities and jurisdictions
(whether foreign or domestic) in which the EDO Group has filed income,
franchise, employment, property, sales and use Tax Returns for past three years.
3.10. Assets. Each member of the EDO Group owns, or otherwise has full,
exclusive, sufficient and legally enforceable rights to use, all of the EDO
Assets (other than Intellectual Property which is addressed elsewhere in this
Agreement). Each member of the EDO Group has good, valid and marketable title
to, or in the case of leased property has good and valid leasehold interests in,
all EDO Assets (other than Intellectual Property) that are material to its
Business, including but not limited to all such EDO Assets reflected in the EDO
Balance Sheet or acquired since the date thereof (except as may be disposed of
in the ordinary course of business after the date hereof and in accordance with
this Agreement), in each case free and clear of any Lien, except Permitted
Liens. Each member of the EDO Group has maintained all of its tangible EDO
Assets in good repair, working order and operating condition subject only to
ordinary wear and tear, and all such tangible EDO Assets are fully adequate and
suitable for the purposes for which they are presently being used.
3.11. Real Property. (a) Owned Real Property. Schedule 3.11(a) contains a
complete and correct list of Real Property owned by any member of the EDO Group
setting forth the address and owner of each parcel of such owned Real Property
and describing all improvements thereon. The EDO Group has, or on the Closing
Date will have, good, valid and marketable fee simple title to such owned Real
Property, free and clear
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of Liens other than Permitted Liens. There are no outstanding options or rights
of first refusal to purchase such owned Real Property or any portion thereof or
interest therein.
(b) EDO Leases. Schedule 3.11(b) contains a complete and correct list of
all EDO Leases setting forth the address, landlord and tenant for each EDO
Lease. EDO has delivered or made available to AIL correct and complete copies of
the EDO Leases. Each EDO Lease is legal, valid, binding, in full force and
effect and enforceable against each member of the EDO Group that is a party
thereto. No member of the EDO Group is in default, violation or breach in any
material respect under any EDO Lease, and, to the Best Knowledge of EDO, no
event has occurred and is continuing that constitutes or, with notice or the
passage of time or both, would constitute a default, violation or breach in any
respect under any EDO Lease. Each EDO Lease grants the tenant under the EDO
Lease the exclusive right to use and occupy the premises and rights demised and
intended to be demised thereunder. Each member of the EDO Group has good and
valid title to the leasehold estate under its respective EDO Leases free and
clear of any Liens other than Permitted Liens. Each member of the EDO Group
enjoys peaceful and undisturbed possession under its respective EDO Leases for
its Real Property.
(c) Fee and Leasehold Interests, etc. The EDO Group's Real Property
constitutes all the fee or leasehold interests in real property held by the EDO
Group, and constitutes all of the fee or leasehold interests in real property
used or held for use in connection with, necessary for the conduct of, or
otherwise material to, the Business of any member of the EDO Group.
(d) No Proceedings. There are no proceedings in eminent domain or other
similar proceedings pending or, to the Best Knowledge of EDO, threatened,
affecting any portion of the EDO Group's Real Property. There exists no writ,
injunction, decree, order or judgment outstanding, nor any Litigation, pending
or, to the Best Knowledge of EDO, threatened, relating to the ownership, lease,
use, occupancy or operation by any Person of any of the EDO Group's Real
Property.
(e) Current Use. The use and operation of the EDO Group's Real Property in
the conduct of the Business of each member of the EDO Group does not violate in
any material respect any instrument of record or agreement affecting such Real
Property. There is no violation of any covenant, condition, restriction,
easement or agreement or order of any Governmental Authority that materially
affects the EDO Group's Real Property or the ownership, operation, use or
occupancy thereof. No damage or destruction has occurred with respect to any of
such Real Property.
(f) Real Property Taxes. Each parcel included in the EDO Group's Real
Property is assessed for real estate tax purposes as a wholly independent tax
lot, separate from any adjoining land or improvements not constituting a part of
that parcel.
(g) Compliance with Laws. The EDO Group's Real Property is in full
compliance with all Real Property Laws, and no member of the EDO Group has
received any notice of violation or claimed violation of any Real Property Law.
There is no pending or, to the Best Knowledge of EDO, anticipated, change in any
Real Property Law that could reasonably be expected to have or result in a
material adverse effect upon the ownership, alteration, use, occupancy or
operation of the EDO Group's Real Property or any portion thereof. No current
use by any member of the EDO Group of its Real Property is dependent on a
nonconforming use or other Governmental Approval, the absence of which would
materially limit the use of any of the properties or assets in its Business. The
EDO Group's Real Property and its continued use, occupancy and operation as
currently used, occupied and operated do not constitute nonconforming uses under
any Law, and, except for permits, licenses and other forms of authorizations
issued in the ordinary course of business and held pursuant to applicable
Environmental Laws, the continued existence, use, occupancy and operation of
each improvement located on any of such Real Property is not dependent on any
Consent or Governmental Approval that is limited in duration. To the Best
Knowledge of EDO, the permits, licenses and other authorizations referred to in
the prior sentence will be issued or renewed without undue delay.
(h) Real Property Consents. The execution, delivery and performance of
this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements by EDO and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, do not and will not require the
Consent of any Person pursuant to any of the EDO Leases or any instrument of
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record or agreement affecting the EDO Group's Real Property. Except as set forth
in Schedule 3.11(h), the enforceability of the EDO Leases will not be affected
in any manner by the execution, delivery or performance of this Agreement, and
no EDO Lease contains any change in control provision or other terms or
conditions that will become applicable or inapplicable as a result of the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the
Ancillary Agreements.
3.12. Contracts. (a) Disclosure. Schedule 3.12(a) contains a complete and
correct list, as of the date hereof, of all EDO Contracts that are material to
the Business of any member of the EDO Group ("EDO Material Contracts"). EDO has
delivered or made available to AIL complete and correct copies of all written
EDO Material Contracts, and accurate descriptions of all material terms of all
oral EDO Material Contracts, set forth or required to be set forth in Schedule
3.12(a).
(b) Enforceability. All EDO Contracts are legal, valid, binding, in full
force and effect and enforceable against each member of the EDO Group that is a
party thereto, except to the extent that any failure to be enforceable,
individually and in the aggregate, would not reasonably be expected to have or
result in an EDO Material Adverse Effect. Except as set forth in Schedule
3.12(b), to the Best Knowledge of EDO, there does not exist under any EDO
Material Contract any violation, breach or event of default, or event or
condition that, after notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a
violation, breach or event of default thereunder, on the part of EDO, any of its
Subsidiaries or any other Person. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.12(b), the
enforceability of all EDO Material Contracts will not be affected in any manner
by the execution, delivery or performance of this Agreement or the Ancillary
Agreements, and no EDO Material Contract contains any change in control or other
terms or conditions that will become applicable or inapplicable as a result of
the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the
Ancillary Agreements.
(c) Government Contracts.
(i) Except as specified on Schedule 3.12(c), to the Best Knowledge of
EDO, since October 1, 1997: (A) each member of the EDO Group has complied
with all material terms and conditions of each Government Contract or
Government Subcontract, (B) each member of the EDO Group has complied in
all material respects with all requirements of all Laws or agreements
pertaining to each Government Contract or Government Subcontract and (C)
all representations and certifications executed, acknowledged or set forth
in or pertaining to each Government Contract or Government Subcontract were
complete and correct in all material respects as of their effective date
and the EDO Group has complied in all material respects with all such
representations and certifications.
(ii) Except as set forth on Schedule 3.12(c), since October 1, 1997:
(A) neither any Governmental Authority nor any prime contractor,
subcontractor or other Person has notified EDO, either in writing or, to
the Best Knowledge of EDO, orally, that any member of the EDO Group has
breached or violated any Law, certification, representation, clause,
provision or requirement pertaining to any Government Contract or
Government Subcontract, (B) no termination for convenience, termination for
default, cure notice or show cause notice is currently in effect pertaining
to any Government Contract or Government Subcontract, (C) no material cost
incurred by any member of the EDO Group pertaining to any Government
Contract or Government Subcontract has been questioned or challenged by
representatives of the Administrative Contracting Officer or the Defense
Contract Audit Agency, is, to the Best Knowledge of EDO, the subject of any
investigation, or has been disallowed by any Governmental Authority, and
(D) no amount of money due to any member of the EDO Group, pertaining to
any Government Contract or Government Subcontract has been withheld or set
off nor has any claim been made to withhold or set off money, and the
members of the EDO Group are entitled to all progress payments received
with respect thereto.
(iii) (A) to the Best Knowledge of EDO, neither any member of the EDO
Group nor any of its directors, officers, employees, consultants or agents
is or during the past three years has been under administrative, civil or
criminal investigation, indictment or information by any Governmental
Authority with respect to any alleged irregularity, misstatement or
omission arising under or relating to any Government Contract or Government
Subcontract, and (B) during the past three years, no member of the EDO
Group has conducted or initiated any internal investigation or made a
voluntary disclosure to
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any Governmental Authority with respect to any alleged irregularity,
misstatement or omission arising under or relating to a Government Contract
or Government Subcontract.
(iv) To the Best Knowledge of EDO, there exist (A) no outstanding
claims against any member of the EDO Group, either by any Governmental
Authority or by any prime contractor, subcontractor, vendor or other
Person, arising under or relating to any Government Contract or Government
Subcontract and (B) no material disputes between any member of the EDO
Group and any Governmental Authority under the Contract Disputes Act or any
other federal statute or regulation or between any member of the EDO Group
and any prime contractor, subcontractor or vendor arising under or relating
to any Government Contract or Government Subcontract.
(v) Since October 1, 1997, no member of the EDO Group has been
debarred or suspended from participation in the award of contracts with the
DOD or any other Governmental Authority (excluding for this purpose
ineligibility to bid on certain contracts due to generally applicable
bidding requirements). To the Best Knowledge of EDO, there exist no facts
or circumstances that would warrant suspension or debarment or the finding
of nonresponsibility or ineligibility on the part of any member of the EDO
Group. Neither EDO nor any member of the EDO Group nor any director,
officer, agent or employee of any member of the EDO Group directly or
indirectly has (A) used any funds for contributions, gifts, entertainment
or other expenses relating to political or governmental activity in
violation of any Law; (B) made any payment to foreign or domestic
government officials or employees or to foreign or domestic political
parties or campaigns in violation of any Law, or violated any provision of
the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended, or the OECD's
Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Officials in International
Business Transactions; or (C) made any other payment in violation of any
Law. EDO's cost accounting and procurement systems and the associated
entries reflected in the EDO Financial Statements with respect to the
Government Contracts and Government Subcontracts are in compliance in all
material respects with all Laws.
3.13. Intellectual Property. (a) Disclosure. Schedule 3.13(a) sets forth
a complete and correct list of all filed or registered EDO Owned Intellectual
Property that is material to the Businesses of the EDO Group.
(b) Title. A member of the EDO Group either owns or has adequate rights,
pursuant to license or otherwise, to use all of the Intellectual Property used
or held for use in connection with, necessary for the conduct of, or otherwise
material to, the Businesses of the EDO Group (the "EDO Intellectual Property").
The EDO Group has, and at the Closing will have, adequate rights to use the EDO
Intellectual Property for the life thereof for any purpose in connection with
their Businesses, free from any Liens (except for Permitted Liens incurred in
the ordinary course of business). Immediately after the Effective Time, EDO or
one of its Subsidiaries shall own or have adequate rights, pursuant to license
or otherwise, to use all the EDO Intellectual Property, in each case free from
Liens (except for Permitted Liens incurred in the ordinary course of business)
and on the same terms and conditions owned, licensed or used by the EDO Group as
in effect prior to the Effective Time.
(c) Licensing and Similar Arrangements. EDO has delivered or made
available to AIL complete and correct copies of all written or oral agreements,
arrangements and applicable Laws (i) pursuant to which any member of the EDO
Group has licensed Intellectual Property to, or the use of Intellectual Property
is otherwise permitted (through non-assertion, settlement or similar agreements
or otherwise) with respect to, any other Person and (ii) pursuant to which any
member of the EDO Group has had Intellectual Property licensed to it, or has
otherwise been permitted to use Intellectual Property (through non-assertion,
settlement or similar agreements or otherwise). All royalties, license fees,
charges and other amounts payable by, on behalf of, to or for the account of any
member of the EDO Group in respect of any Intellectual Property are reflected in
the EDO Financial Statements.
(d) No Infringement. The conduct of the EDO Group's Businesses does not
infringe or otherwise conflict with any rights of any Person in respect of any
Intellectual Property. To the Best Knowledge of EDO, none of the EDO
Intellectual Property is being infringed or otherwise used or available for use
by any Person without a license or permission from a member of the EDO Group,
except as set forth in Schedule 3.13(d).
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(e) Due Registration, etc. To the Best Knowledge of EDO, the EDO Owned
Intellectual Property has been duly registered with, filed in or issued by, as
the case may be, the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the United
States Copyright Office or other filing offices, domestic or foreign, to the
extent necessary to ensure full protection under any applicable Law, and such
registrations, filings, issuances and other actions remain in full force and
effect. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.13(e), the EDO Group has taken all
necessary actions to ensure full protection of the EDO Owned Intellectual
Property (including maintaining the secrecy of all confidential Intellectual
Property) under any applicable Law.
(f) Software. The EDO Group has valid licenses to all copies of all
material Software that are utilized in connection with the Business that are not
owned by EDO ("EDO Commercial Software"), and the use by the EDO Group of such
EDO Commercial Software, including all modifications and enhancements thereto
(whether created by a member of the EDO Group or by a third party) is in
material compliance with the terms and provisions of such licenses. Each member
of the EDO Group owns all right, title and interest in and to all material
Software marketed or licensed by it to its customers or held for use or in
development for marketing and licensing to the customers of each member of the
EDO Group (collectively, the "EDO Owned Software"), including all Intellectual
Property rights therein and thereto. None of the EDO Commercial Software or EDO
Owned Software, and no use thereof by the EDO Group or permitted use by its
licensees, infringes upon or violates any patent, copyright, trade secret or
other Intellectual Property right of any person or entity, and no claim or
demand with respect to any such infringement or violation has been made or
threatened.
(g) Calendar Function. To the Best Knowledge of EDO, all Software,
hardware and equipment owned by the EDO Group and all Software, hardware and
equipment used in the Business that contains or calls on a calendar function,
including any function that is indexed to a computer processing unit clock,
provides specific days, dates or times, or calculates spans of dates or times,
is and will be able to record, store, process, calculate, compare, sequence and
provide true and accurate day, date and time data from, into and between the
twentieth and twenty-first centuries, including but not limited to with respect
to the years 1999, 2000 and 2001 and leap year calculations , except for
failures to do any of the foregoing which, individually or in the aggregate,
would not reasonably be expected to have or result in an EDO Material Adverse
Effect.
3.14. Insurance. Schedule 3.14 contains a complete and correct list and
summary description of all insurance policies maintained (at present or since
October 1, 1997) by or on behalf of the EDO Group. EDO has delivered or made
available to AIL complete and correct copies of all such policies together with
all riders and amendments thereto. Such policies are in full force and effect,
and all premiums due thereon have been paid. Each member of the EDO Group has
complied in all material respects with the terms and provisions of such
policies. The insurance coverage provided by such policies is adequate and
suitable for the EDO Group's Businesses, and is on such terms (including without
limitation as to deductibles and self-insured retentions), covers such risks,
contains such deductibles and retentions, and is in such amounts, as the
insurance customarily carried by comparable companies of established reputation
similarly situated and carrying on the same or similar business.
3.15. Litigation. EDO has disclosed to AIL all Litigation pending, or to
the Best Knowledge of EDO threatened, against any member of the EDO Group or any
of its properties or assets since October 1, 1997 and has disclosed all material
facts and given or referenced all documents regarding all such Litigation and
threatened Litigation that are active as of the date hereof. Except as set forth
on Schedule 3.15, there is and has been since October 1, 1997, no Litigation
that, individually or in the aggregate, is material and is pending or, to the
Best Knowledge of EDO, threatened, against any member of the EDO Group or any of
its properties or assets. There are no outstanding orders, judgments, decrees or
injunctions issued by any Governmental Authority against any member of the EDO
Group, or that in any way affect the EDO Group's Businesses and would reasonably
be expected to have or result in an EDO Material Adverse Effect.
3.16. Compliance with Laws and Instruments; Consents. (a) Compliance. (i)
No member of the EDO Group is, or since October 1, 1997, has been, in conflict
with or in violation or breach of or default under (and there exists no event
that, with notice or passage of time or both, would constitute a conflict,
violation, breach or default with, of or under) (x) any Law applicable to it or
any of its properties, assets, operations or
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business (except Laws compliance with which is specifically addressed elsewhere
in this Agreement), (y) any provision of its Organizational Documents, or (z)
any EDO Contract, or any other agreement or instrument to which it is party or
by which it or any of its properties or assets is bound or affected, except in
the case of the foregoing clauses (x) and (z) for any such conflicts, breaches,
violations and defaults that, individually or in the aggregate, would not
reasonably be expected to have or result in an EDO Material Adverse Effect, and
(ii) no member of the EDO Group has received any written notice or, to the Best
Knowledge of EDO, oral notice alleging any such conflict, violation, breach or
default which has not been cured or waived.
(b) Consents. (i) No Governmental Approval or other Consent is required to
be obtained or made by any member of the EDO Group in connection with the
execution and delivery of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements or the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, except (x) as
specified on Schedule 3.16(b)(i), (y) for applicable requirements, if any, of
the Exchange Act, state securities or "blue sky" laws, notification requirements
under the HSR Act and filings required under Delaware and New York Law, and (z)
where failure to obtain such Consents or make such filings or notifications
would not reasonably be expected, individually or in the aggregate, to have or
result in an EDO Material Adverse Effect.
(ii) All Governmental Approvals and other Consents necessary for, or
otherwise material to, the conduct of the EDO Group's Business, have been duly
obtained and are held by a member of the EDO Group and are in full force and
effect. Each member of the EDO Group is, and at all times since October 1, 1997,
has been, in compliance with all Governmental Approvals and other Consents held
by them. Except as specified in Schedule 3.16(b)(i), the execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements and the consummation
of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby do not and will not violate
any such Governmental Approval or Consent, or result in any revocation,
cancellation, suspension, modification or nonrenewal thereof.
3.17. Environmental Matters. (a) Compliance with Environmental Law. Each
member of the EDO Group has complied and is in compliance in all but de minimis
respects with all applicable Environmental Laws pertaining to their respective
assets and the use, ownership or transferability thereof, the manufacturing and
commercial distribution of its products and to the operation of its Business. To
the Best Knowledge of EDO, no member of the EDO Group is alleged to be in
violation of any applicable Environmental Law relating to the operation of its
business or the use or ownership of its assets.
(b) Other Environmental Matters. (i) Except as disclosed on Schedule
3.17(b), no member of the EDO Group has caused or taken any action that would
result in, and no member of the EDO Group is subject to, any liability or
obligation relating to (x) the environmental conditions on, under, or about the
EDO Group's Real Property or other properties or assets owned, leased or used by
any member of the EDO Group at the present time or in the past, including the
soil and groundwater conditions at such properties, or (y) the past or present
use, management, handling, transport, treatment, generation, storage or Release
of any Hazardous Materials, other than such liabilities and obligations that
individually or in the aggregate, do not exceed $250,000.
(ii) The present value of the aggregate amount of the liabilities and
obligations listed on Schedule 3.17(b), net of reserves therefor, does not
exceed $150,000.
(c) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing:
(i) Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.17(c), none of the EDO Group's
current or past operations and none of the currently or formerly owned or
occupied property or assets of any member of the EDO Group is related to
or, to the Best Knowledge of EDO, subject to any investigation or
evaluation by any Governmental Authority, as to whether any Remedial Action
is needed to respond to a Release or threatened Release of any Hazardous
Materials.
(ii) Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.17(c), no member of the EDO
Group is subject to any outstanding order from, or contractual or other
obligation with, any Governmental Authority or other person in respect of
which such member of the EDO Group may be required to incur any
Environmental Liabilities and Costs arising from the Release or threatened
Release of a Hazardous Material and no member of the EDO Group has entered
into any contractual or other obligation with any governmental body or
other person pursuant to which such member assumed responsibility for,
either directly or
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indirectly, the remediation of any condition arising from or relating to
the Release or threatened Release of Hazardous Materials.
(iii) Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.17(c), none of the EDO Group's
Real Property, to the Best Knowledge of EDO, no properties adjacent to such
Real Property, and no properties previously owned or leased by any member
of the EDO Group or any of their predecessors or affiliates is, and, since
January 1, 1995, no member of the EDO Group has transported or arranged for
transportation (directly or indirectly) of any Hazardous Materials to any
location that is, listed or formally proposed for listing under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of
1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. sec.sec. 9601, et seq., or on any similar state
list, or, to the Best Knowledge of EDO, or the subject of federal, state or
local enforcement actions or investigations or Remedial Action.
(iv) Except as disclosed on Schedule 3.17(c), there are no
Environmental Laws applicable to any member of the EDO Group, the EDO
Group's Real Property, the EDO Group's assets or the EDO Group's Business
that would require any member of the AIL Group, Merger Sub, EDO, the
Surviving Corporation, or any other party to provide notice to, to take
actions to satisfy, or to obtain the approval of, any governmental entity
as a condition to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement.
(d) EDO has disclosed and made available to AIL all material information,
including all studies, analyses and test results, in its possession, custody or
control relating to (i) the environmental conditions on, under or about the EDO
Group's Real Property or any other real property previously owned, leased,
operated or otherwise used by any member of the EDO Group, and (ii) Hazardous
Materials used, managed, handled, transported, treated, generated, stored or
Released by any member of the EDO Group at any time or by any member of the EDO
Group or any other person on any of the EDO Group's Real Property or any other
real property previously owned, leased, operated or otherwise used by any member
of the EDO Group, or otherwise in connection with the use or operation of the
EDO Group's assets or its business.
3.18. Affiliate Transactions. (a) Schedule 3.18(a) contains a complete and
correct list of all agreements, contracts, arrangements, understandings,
transfers of assets or liabilities or other commitments or transactions, whether
or not entered into in the ordinary course of business, to or by which EDO, on
the one hand, and any of its Affiliates (other than its wholly owned
Subsidiaries), on the other hand, are or have been a party or otherwise bound or
affected, and that (i) were entered into since October 1, 1997, (ii) are
currently pending or in effect and (iii) involve continuing liabilities and
obligations. Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.18(a), each agreement, contract,
arrangement, understanding, transfer of assets or liabilities or other
commitment or transaction set forth or required to be set forth in Schedule
3.18(a) was on terms and conditions as favorable to EDO as would have been
obtainable by it at the time in a comparable arm's-length transaction with a
Person other than an Affiliate.
(b) Except as set forth in Schedule 3.18(b), no officer, director or
employee of any member of the EDO Group, or, to the Best Knowledge of EDO, any
5% Stockholder, or any family member, relative or Affiliate of any such officer,
director or employee, (i) owns, directly or indirectly, and whether on an
individual, joint or other basis, any interest (other than in such Person's
capacity as a stockholder) in (x) any property or asset, real or personal,
tangible or intangible, used in or held for use in connection with or pertaining
to the Business of any member of the EDO Group, or (y) to the Best Knowledge of
EDO, any Person that is a supplier, customer or competitor of any member of the
EDO Group, (ii) to the Best Knowledge of EDO, serves as an officer, director or
employee of any Person that is a supplier, customer or competitor (other than
AIL) of any member of the EDO Group or (iii) has received any loans from or is
otherwise a debtor of, or made any loans to or is otherwise a creditor of, any
member of the EDO Group.
3.19. Employees, Labor Matters, etc. No member of the EDO Group is a party
to or bound by any collective bargaining agreement, and there are no labor
unions or other organizations representing, purporting to represent or
attempting to represent any employees employed by any member of the EDO Group.
Since October 1, 1997, there has not occurred or, to the Best Knowledge of EDO,
been threatened any strike, slowdown, picketing, work stoppage, concerted
refusal to work overtime or other similar labor activity with respect to any
employees of any member of the EDO Group. There are no labor disputes currently
subject to
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any grievance procedure, arbitration or litigation and there is no
representation petition pending or, to the Best Knowledge of EDO, threatened
with respect to any employee of any member of the EDO Group.
3.20. Employee Benefit Plans and Related Matters; ERISA. (a) Employee
Benefit Plans. Schedule 3.20(a) sets forth a complete and correct list of each
"employee benefit plan", as such term is defined in section 3(3) of ERISA, and
each bonus, incentive or deferred compensation, severance, termination,
retention, change of control, stock option, stock appreciation, stock purchase,
phantom stock or other equity-based, performance or other employee or retiree
benefit or compensation plan, program, arrangement, agreement, policy or
understanding, whether written or unwritten, that provides or may provide
benefits or compensation in respect of any employee or former employee of any
member of the EDO Group or the beneficiaries or dependents of any such employee
or former employee (collectively, the "EDO Employees") or under which any EDO
Employee is or may become eligible to participate or derive a benefit and that
is or has been maintained or established by any member of the EDO Group or any
other trade or business, whether or not incorporated, which, together with EDO
or any of its Subsidiaries, is or would have been at any date of determination
occurring within the preceding six years, treated as a single employer under
section 414 of the Code (such other trades and businesses hereinafter referred
to as the "EDO Related Persons"), or to which any member of the EDO Group or any
Related Person contributes or is or has been obligated or required to contribute
(collectively, the "EDO Plans"). With respect to each such EDO Plan, EDO has
provided or made available to AIL complete and correct copies of: (i) such EDO
Plan, if written, or a description of such EDO Plan if not written, and (ii) to
the extent applicable to such EDO Plan, all trust agreements, insurance
contracts or other funding arrangements, the two most recent actuarial and trust
reports, the two most recent Forms 5500 required to have been filed with the IRS
and all schedules thereto, the most recent IRS determination letter, all current
summary plan descriptions, all material communications received from or sent to
the IRS, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation or the Department of Labor
(including a written description of any oral communication), any actuarial study
of any post-employment life or medical benefits provided under any such EDO
Plan, if any, statements or other communications regarding withdrawal or other
multiemployer plan liabilities, if any, and all amendments and modifications to
any such document. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.20(a), no member of the EDO
Group and no officer of EDO has communicated to any EDO Employee any intention
or commitment to modify any EDO Plan or to establish or implement any other
employee or retiree benefit or compensation plan or arrangement.
(b) Qualification. Each EDO Plan intended to be qualified under section
401(a) of the Code, and the trust (if any) forming a part thereof, has received
a favorable determination letter from the IRS as to its qualification under the
Code and to the effect that each such trust is exempt from taxation under
section 501(a) of the Code, and nothing has occurred since the date of such
determination letter that could adversely affect such qualification or
tax-exempt status.
(c) Compliance; Liability.
(i) None of EDO, its Subsidiaries or any EDO Related Person has been
involved in any transaction that could cause the EDO Group or any EDO
Related Person or the Surviving Corporation to be subject to liability
under section 4069 or 4212 of ERISA. None of EDO, its Subsidiaries, the
Surviving Corporation or any EDO Related Person has incurred (either
directly or indirectly, including as a result of an indemnification
obligation) any material liability under or pursuant to Title I or IV of
ERISA or the penalty, excise Tax or joint and several liability provisions
of the Code relating to employee benefit plans and no event, transaction or
condition has occurred or exists that could result in any such liability to
any member of the EDO Group, any such EDO Related Person or the Surviving
Corporation or any of its Affiliates. All contributions and premiums
required to have been paid by the EDO Group and each EDO Related Person to
any employee benefit plan (within the meaning of Section 3(3) of ERISA)
(including each plan) under the terms of any such plan or its related
trust, insurance contract or other funding arrangement, or pursuant to any
applicable Law or collective bargaining agreement (including ERISA and the
Code) have been paid within the time prescribed by any such plan, agreement
or applicable Law.
(ii) Each of the EDO Plans has been operated and administered in all
respects in compliance with its terms, all applicable Laws and all
applicable collective bargaining agreements. There are no material pending
or threatened claims by or on behalf of any of the EDO Plans, by any EDO
Employee or
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otherwise involving any such EDO Plan or the assets of any EDO Plan (other
than routine claims for benefits, all of which have been fully reserved for
on the regularly prepared balance sheets of EDO).
(iii) No EDO Plan is a "multiple employer plan" within the meaning of
section 4001(a)(3), 4063 or 4064 of ERISA.
(iv) Except to the extent set forth in Schedule 3.20(c) hereto, no EDO
Employee is or will become entitled to post-employment benefits of any kind
by reason of employment with EDO, including death or medical benefits
(whether or not insured), other than (x) coverage mandated by section 4980B
of the Code, (y) benefits payable under any EDO Plan qualified under
section 401(a) of the Code or (z) deferred compensation accrued as a
liability as of the Closing Date. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.20(c),
the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the
Ancillary Agreements will not result in an increase in the amount of
compensation or benefits or the acceleration of the vesting or timing of
payment of any compensation or benefits payable to or in respect of any EDO
Employee. EDO has disclosed or made available information regarding any and
all liabilities and obligations of any member of the EDO Group to or in
respect of the EDO Employees or the EDO Plans for (A) unpaid compensation,
salaries, wages, vacation and sick pay, disability payments and other
payroll items (including, without limitation, bonus, incentive and deferred
compensation), (B) unpaid contributions, insurance premiums, Pension
Benefit Guaranty Corporation premiums, costs and expenses to or in respect
of any EDO Plan and (C) severance or other termination benefits relating
to, resulting from or arising in respect of any claim of actual or
constructive termination of employment occurring on or prior to the
Effective Time or otherwise in connection with the consummation of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements.
(v) The EDO ESOP qualifies as an "employee stock ownership plan"
within the meaning of sec.4975(e)(7) of the Code, and no non-exempt
prohibited transaction has occurred with respect thereto.
3.21. Accounts Receivable. (a) EDO has delivered or caused to be delivered
to AIL a complete and accurate aging of all billed accounts receivable of the
EDO Group as of September 30, 1999. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.21(a), no
billed account receivable of the EDO Group reflected on the EDO Balance Sheet
and no billed account receivable arising after the date of the EDO Balance Sheet
and reflected on the books of any member of the EDO Group is uncollectible or
subject to counterclaim or offset, except to the extent of the aggregate
reserves thereon for doubtful accounts for billed receivables and except to the
extent that any billed account receivable is or becomes uncollectible due to
insolvency, of which the EDO Group is not presently aware, of the account debtor
thereunder. All billed accounts receivable reflected on the EDO Balance Sheet or
on such books have been generated in the ordinary course of business and reflect
a bona fide obligation for the payment of goods or services provided by a member
of the EDO Group. All allowances, rebates and cash discounts to customers of the
EDO Group are as shown on its books and records and in no event exceed one
percent of billed receivables to which they relate.
(b) Except as set forth in Schedule 3.21(b), to the Best Knowledge of EDO,
the unbilled account receivable balances of the EDO Group reflected on the EDO
Balance Sheet and the unbilled account receivable balances arising after the
date of the EDO Balance Sheet and reflected on the books of any member of the
EDO Group will convert into billed accounts receivable, except (i) to the extent
of the aggregate reserves associated with unbilled receivables, or (ii) to the
extent that any unbilled account receivable is or becomes uncollectible due to
insolvency, of which the EDO Group is not presently aware, of the account debtor
thereunder and would not reasonably be expected to have or result in an EDO
Material Adverse Effect. All unbilled accounts receivable reflected on the EDO
Balance Sheet or on such books have been generated in the ordinary course of
business and will result in a bona fide obligation for the payment of goods or
services provided by a member of the EDO Group, except for failures to reflect
bona fide obligations that, individually or in the aggregate, would not
reasonably be expected to have or result in an EDO Material Adverse Effect.
3.22. Inventories. All inventories reflected on EDO's most recently
prepared quarterly balance sheet of raw materials, supplies, work in progress
and finished goods of the EDO Group are of good, usable and merchantable
quality. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.22, (a) all such inventories are of
such quality as to meet the quality control standards of the EDO Group and any
applicable governmental quality control standards, (b) all such finished goods
are saleable as current inventories at the current prices of the EDO
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Group in the ordinary course of business in the aggregate net of reserves for
inventories, and (c) no write-down in inventory has been made or should have
been made pursuant to U.S. GAAP during the past two years.
3.23. Customers. No member of the EDO Group has received any notice that
any existing customer of the EDO Group (i) has ceased, or will cease, to use the
products, goods or services of any member of the EDO Group, (ii) has reduced or
will reduce, the use of products, goods or services of any member of the EDO
Group or (iii) has sought, or is seeking, to reduce the price it will pay for
products, goods or services of any member of the EDO Group, except for any such
cessations or reductions that, individually or in the aggregate, would not
reasonably be expected to have or result in an EDO Material Adverse Effect.
3.24. Suppliers; Raw Materials. Schedule 3.24 sets forth for each of the
years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 and for the nine-month period ended
September 30, 1999 (a) the names of the ten largest suppliers to the EDO Group
based on the aggregate value of raw materials, supplies, merchandise and other
goods and services ordered by the EDO Group from such suppliers during each such
period and (b) the amount for which each such supplier invoiced the EDO Group.
No member of the EDO Group has received any notice or has any reason to believe
that there has been any material adverse change in the price of such raw
materials, supplies, merchandise or other goods or services, or that any such
supplier will not sell raw materials, supplies, merchandise and other goods to
the EDO Group at any time after the Closing Date on terms and conditions
substantially the same as those used in its current sales to the EDO Group,
subject to general and customary price increases.
3.25. Products; Product and Service Warranties. (a) Schedule 3.25(a)
contains a complete and correct list of the ten products currently manufactured,
produced, assembled, sold or marketed by the EDO Group that generated the
highest revenues during the nine-month period ended September 30, 1999 (the "EDO
Products"). Schedule 3.25(a) also sets forth the amount of revenues during such
period for each such Product.
(b) Except as required by Law or as set forth on Schedule 3.25(b), no
product manufactured, sold, leased or delivered by, or service rendered by or on
behalf of, any member of the EDO Group is subject to any guaranty, warranty or
other indemnity, express or implied, beyond its standard terms and conditions.
(c) Product Liability. No member of the EDO Group has any liability or
obligation of any nature (whether known or unknown, accrued, absolute,
contingent or otherwise, and whether due or to become due), whether based on
strict liability, negligence, breach of warranty (express or implied), breach of
contract or otherwise, in respect of any EDO Product manufactured, sold,
designed or produced prior to the Effective Time by, or service rendered prior
to the Effective Time by or on behalf of, any member of the EDO Group or any
predecessor thereto, that (i) is not fully and adequately covered by policies of
insurance or by indemnity, contribution, cost sharing or similar agreements or
arrangements by or with other Persons and (ii) is not otherwise fully and
adequately reserved against in the EDO Balance Sheet.
3.26. Brokers, Finders, etc. No actions taken or agreements entered into
by any member of the EDO Group in connection with the transactions contemplated
by this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements or otherwise will give rise to
any valid claim against any member of the AIL Group, the EDO Group or the
Surviving Corporation or any of their Affiliates for any brokerage or finder's
commission, fee or similar compensation, other than (i) the fee of $300,000
payable to AG Edwards & Sons Inc. ("AG Edwards") and (ii) the fee of $400,000
payable to Philpott Ball and Company.
3.27. Disclosure. (a) Proxy Statement; Registration Statement. None of
the information with respect to any member of the EDO Group to be included in
the Proxy Statement or the Registration Statement will, in the case of the Proxy
Statement or any amendments thereof or supplements thereto, at the time of the
mailing of the Proxy Statement or any amendments or supplements thereto, and at
the time of the EDO Meeting, or, in the case of the Registration Statement, at
the time it becomes effective, contain any untrue statement of a material fact
or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in
order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which
they were made, not misleading, except that no representation is made by EDO or
Merger Sub with respect to information supplied
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by any party other than the EDO Group specifically for inclusion in the Proxy
Statement. The Proxy Statement and the Registration Statement will comply as to
form in all material respects with the provisions of the Securities Act and the
Exchange Act.
(b) General. The senior officers of EDO do not believe there is any fact
(other than matters of a general economic or political nature that do not affect
the Business of any member of the EDO Group uniquely) that would reasonably be
expected to have or result in an EDO Material Adverse Effect except as described
in the Schedules hereto.
3.28. Opinion of Financial Advisor. The Board of Directors of EDO has
received the opinion of AG Edwards, dated the date of this Agreement, to the
effect that, as of such date, the Merger Consideration, together with the
consideration paid pursuant to the Defense Systems Agreement and the Management
Stock Purchase Agreement, are fair in the aggregate to EDO from a financial
point of view. A copy of the written opinion of AG Edwards will be delivered to
AIL as soon as practicable after the date of this Agreement.
3.29. Required Vote of EDO's Stockholders. The affirmative vote of the
holders of shares of EDO Common Stock and EDO Preferred Stock (voting together
as a single class) representing a majority of the votes cast at the EDO Meeting
is required to approve the Share Issuance. No other vote of the stockholders of
EDO is required by law, the charter or by-laws of EDO or otherwise in order for
EDO to consummate the Merger and the transactions contemplated hereby.
3.30. AIL Share Ownership. Except for any Common Shares purchased by
Merger Sub pursuant to the Defense Systems Agreement and the Management Stock
Purchase Agreement, no member of the EDO Group owns any Common Shares or other
securities convertible into Common Shares.
3.31. Board Recommendation. The Board of Directors of EDO, at a meeting
duly called and held, has by the unanimous vote of all directors present, (a)
determined that this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements and the transactions
contemplated hereby and thereby are fair and in the best interests of EDO and
its stockholders, and (b) resolved to recommend that the holders of shares of
EDO Common Stock and EDO Preferred Stock approve the Share Issuance.
4. Covenants.
4.1. Conduct of Business. (a) AIL. On and after the date hereof to the
Closing Date, except as required by this Agreement or as otherwise expressly
consented to by EDO in writing, or except as set forth on Schedule 4.1(a), AIL
will and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to:
(i) carry on its Business in, and only in, the ordinary course of
business consistent with past practice, and use reasonable best efforts to
preserve intact its present business organization, keep available the
services of its present officers and significant employees, and preserve
its relationships with customers, suppliers and others having business
dealings with it, to the end that its goodwill and ongoing business shall
be in all material respects unimpaired following the Effective Time;
(ii) other than regular dividends on the Preferred Shares, not declare
dividends or distributions on, or redeem or repurchase any shares of, any
class of its capital stock, increase or enter into any obligations of AIL
with respect to Indebtedness, make capital expenditures in excess of
$500,000 in any case or $2,000,000 in the aggregate, pay any material
bonuses or advances against salaries, or make any other cash payments or
year-end bonuses other than in the ordinary course of business, provided
that nothing shall preclude AIL from borrowing under its current revolving
line of credit;
(iii) maintain all of the tangible Assets and all other tangible
properties and assets owned, leased, occupied, operated or used by it in
good repair, working order and operating condition subject only to ordinary
wear and tear;
(iv) not transfer, assign, mortgage, pledge, hypothecate, grant any
security interest in, or otherwise subject to any other Lien, any of its
assets;
(v) use reasonable best efforts to keep in full force and effect
insurance comparable in amount and scope of coverage to insurance now
carried by it;
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(vi) pay accounts payable and other obligations, when they become due
and payable, in the ordinary course of business;
(vii) perform in all material respects all of its obligations under
any Material Contracts, agreements or other instruments relating to or
affecting any of its properties and assets;
(viii) not enter into or assume any Contract, or enter into or permit
any amendment, supplement, waiver or other modification in respect thereof
other than in the ordinary course of business consistent with past
practice;
(ix) maintain its books of account and records in the usual, regular
and ordinary manner consistent with past policies and practice;
(x) comply in all material respects with all Laws applicable to it or
any of its properties, assets or business;
(xi) not compromise, settle, grant any waiver or release relating to
or otherwise adjust any Litigation in excess of $100,000;
(xii) not cause or permit any amendment, supplement, waiver or
modification to or of any of its Organizational Documents;
(xiii) use reasonable best efforts to maintain each member of the AIL
Group's good standing in its state of incorporation and in the
jurisdictions in which it is qualified to do business as a foreign
corporation and to maintain all Governmental Approvals and other Consents
necessary for, or otherwise material to, the Businesses of the AIL Group;
(xiv) except as may be permitted under Section 4.10, not merge or
consolidate with, or agree to merge or consolidate with, or purchase
substantially all of the assets of, or otherwise acquire, any business,
business organization or division thereof, or any other Person, and not
effect any type of recapitalization;
(xv) not sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of, any Business,
Subsidiary, or assets that are material to the AIL Group taken as a whole,
or fixed assets that are sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of, either
individually or in the aggregate, with a net book value in excess of
$100,000;
(xvi) not take any action or omit to take any action, which action or
omission would result in a breach of any of the representations and
warranties set forth in Section 2 (including Section 2.8);
(xvii) promptly advise EDO in writing of any event, occurrence, fact,
condition, change, development or effect that, individually or in the
aggregate, would reasonably be expected to have or result in an AIL
Material Adverse Effect or a breach of this Section 4.1(a);
(xviii) not split, combine or reclassify any shares of its capital
stock, or authorize for issuance, issue, sell, deliver or agree or commit
to issue, sell or deliver (whether through the issuance or granting of
additional options, warrants, commitments, subscriptions, rights to
purchase or otherwise) any shares of capital stock of any class or any
securities convertible into or exchangeable for shares of capital stock of
any class, except as required by any AIL Stock Option Plan existing as of
the date hereof;
(xix) conduct all Tax affairs relating to the AIL Group only in the
ordinary course of business, in substantially the same manner as heretofore
conducted and in good faith in substantially the same manner as such
affairs would have been conducted if this Agreement had not been entered
into; and
(xx) not cause or permit any amendment, supplement, waiver or
modification to or of the AIL ESOP; and
(xxi) not agree or otherwise commit to take any of the actions
described in the foregoing paragraphs (ii), (iv), (viii), (xi), (xii),
(xiv), (xv), (xvi, (xviii) or (xx), and not agree or otherwise commit to
any actions inconsistent with the foregoing paragraphs (i), (iii),
(v)-(vii), (ix)-(x), (xiii), (xvii) or (xix).
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(b) EDO. On and after the date hereof to the Closing Date, except as
required by this Agreement or as otherwise expressly consented to by AIL in
writing, or except as set forth on Schedule 4.1(b), EDO will and will cause each
of its Subsidiaries to:
(i) carry on its Business in, and only in, the ordinary course of
business consistent with past practice, and use reasonable best efforts to
preserve intact its present business organization, keep available the
services of its present officers and significant employees, and preserve
its relationships with customers, suppliers and others having business
dealings with it, to the end that its goodwill and ongoing business shall
be in all material respects unimpaired following the Effective Time;
(ii) other than the regular quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share of
EDO Common Stock and regular dividends on the EDO Preferred Stock, not
declare dividends or distributions on, or redeem or repurchase any shares
of, any class of its capital stock, increase or enter into any obligations
of EDO with respect to Indebtedness, make capital expenditures in excess of
$500,000 in any case or $2,000,000 in the aggregate, pay any material
bonuses or advances against salaries except as set forth on Schedule
4.1(b), or make any other cash payments or year-end bonuses other than in
the ordinary course of business, provided that nothing contained herein
shall be deemed to restrict EDO from redeeming or repurchasing any of the
EDO Convertible Debentures in order to satisfy any current sinking fund
requirement related to such EDO Convertible Debentures, and provided
further that nothing shall preclude EDO from borrowing under its current
revolving line of credit;
(iii) maintain all of the tangible EDO Assets and all other tangible
properties and assets owned, leased, occupied, operated or used by the EDO
Group in good repair, working order and operating condition subject only to
ordinary wear and tear;
(iv) not transfer, assign, mortgage, pledge, hypothecate, grant any
security interest in, or otherwise subject to any other Lien, any of its
assets;
(v) use reasonable best efforts to keep in full force and effect
insurance comparable in amount and scope of coverage to insurance now
carried by it;
(vi) pay accounts payable and other obligations, when they become due
and payable, in the ordinary course of business;
(vii) perform in all material respects all of its obligations under
any EDO Material Contracts, agreements or other instruments relating to or
affecting any of its properties and assets;
(viii) not enter into or assume any EDO Contract, or enter into or
permit any amendment, supplement, waiver or other modification in respect
thereof other than in the ordinary course of business consistent with past
practice;
(ix) maintain its books of account and records in the usual, regular
and ordinary manner consistent with past policies and practice;
(x) comply in all material respects with all Laws applicable to it or
any of its properties, assets or business;
(xi) not compromise, settle, grant any waiver or release relating to
or otherwise adjust any Litigation in excess of $100,000;
(xii) not cause or permit any amendment, supplement, waiver or
modification to or of any of its Organizational Documents;
(xiii) use reasonable best efforts to maintain each member of the EDO
Group's good standing in its state of incorporation and in the
jurisdictions in which it is qualified to do business as a foreign
corporation and to maintain all Governmental Approvals and other Consents
necessary for, or otherwise material to, the Businesses of the EDO Group;
(xiv) except as may be permitted under Section 4.10, not merge or
consolidate with, or agree to merge or consolidate with, or purchase
substantially all of the assets of, or otherwise acquire, any
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business, business organization or division thereof, or any other Person,
and not effect any type of recapitalization;
(xv) not sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of, any Business,
Subsidiary, or assets that are material to the EDO Group taken as a whole,
or fixed assets that are sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of, either
individually or in the aggregate, with a net book value in excess of
$100,000;
(xvi) not take any action or omit to take any action, which action or
omission would result in a breach of any of the representations and
warranties set forth in Section 3 (including Section 3.8);
(xvii) promptly advise AIL in writing of any event, occurrence, fact,
condition, change, development or effect that, individually or in the
aggregate, would reasonably be expected to have or result in an EDO
Material Adverse Effect or a breach of this Section 4.1(b);
(xviii) not split, combine or reclassify any shares of its capital
stock, or authorize for issuance, issue, sell, deliver or agree or commit
to issue, sell or deliver (whether through the issuance or granting of
additional options, warrants, commitments, subscriptions, rights to
purchase or otherwise) any shares of capital stock of any class or any
securities convertible into or exchangeable for shares of capital stock of
any class, except as required by any EDO Stock Option Plan existing as of
the date hereof;
(xix) conduct all Tax affairs relating to the EDO Group only in the
ordinary course of business, in substantially the same manner as heretofore
conducted and in good faith in substantially the same manner as such
affairs would have been conducted if this Agreement had not been entered
into;
(xx) not cause or permit any amendment, supplement, waiver or
modification to or of any of the Employment Agreements; and
(xxi) not agree or otherwise commit to take any of the actions
described in the foregoing paragraphs (ii), (iv), (viii), (xi), (xii),
(xiv), (xv), (xvi), (xviii) or (xx), and not agree or otherwise commit to
any actions inconsistent with the foregoing paragraphs (i), (iii),
(v)-(vii), (ix)-(x), (xiii), (xvii) or (xix).
4.2. Access and Information. (a) AIL. So long as this Agreement remains
in effect, AIL will (and will cause its Representatives to) give EDO, Merger
Sub, their lenders and the Representatives of any of them full access (subject
to DOD security requirements) during reasonable business hours and upon
reasonable prior notice to all of the properties, assets, books, contracts,
commitments, Tax Returns, reports and records of the AIL Group, and furnish to
them all such documents, records and information with respect to the properties,
assets and business of the AIL Group and copies of any work papers relating
thereto as EDO, Merger Sub, their Affiliates and lenders or the Representatives
of any of them shall from time to time reasonably request, provided, that
nothing herein shall require AIL to disclose any information to EDO that would
cause significant competitive harm to such disclosing party or its Affiliates if
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the Ancillary Agreements are
not consummated or would cause any member of the AIL Group to violate any
confidentiality agreement with a third party to which such member is subject. In
addition, AIL will, and will cause each of its Representatives to, permit EDO,
Merger Sub, their Affiliates and lenders and the Representatives of any of them
reasonable access during reasonable business hours and upon reasonable prior
notice to the non-confidential information of lenders, customers and suppliers,
other Persons with whom any member of the AIL Group does or has done business,
and other Representatives or other personnel of AIL, as may be necessary or
useful to EDO, Merger Sub, their Affiliates or lenders in their judgment in
connection with their review of the properties, assets and business of the AIL
Group and the above-mentioned documents, records and information. AIL will, and
will cause its Representatives to, keep EDO generally informed as to the affairs
of AIL's Business.
(b) EDO. So long as this Agreement remains in effect, EDO will (and will
cause each of their Representatives to) give AIL, the AIL ESOP and its
Representatives full access (subject to DOD security requirements) during
reasonable business hours and upon reasonable prior notice to all of the
properties, assets, books, contracts, commitments, Tax Returns, reports and
records of EDO and its Subsidiaries, and furnish to them all such documents,
records and information with respect to the properties, assets and business
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of EDO and its Subsidiaries and copies of any work papers relating thereto as
AIL and its Representatives shall from time to time reasonably request, provided
that nothing herein shall require EDO to disclose any information to AIL that
would cause significant competitive harm to such disclosing party or its
Affiliates if the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary
Agreements are not consummated or would cause any member of the EDO Group to
violate any confidentiality agreement with a third party to which such member is
subject. In addition, EDO will, and will cause each of its Representatives to,
permit AIL, its Affiliates and lenders and the Representatives of any of them
reasonable access during reasonable business hours and upon reasonable prior
notice to the non-confidential information of lenders, customers and suppliers,
other Persons with whom any member of the EDO Group does or has done business,
and other Representatives or other personnel of EDO, as may be necessary or
useful to AIL, its Affiliates or lenders in their judgment in connection with
their review of the properties, assets and business of the EDO Group and the
above-mentioned documents, records and information. EDO will, and will cause its
Representatives to, keep AIL generally informed as to the affairs of EDO's
Business.
(c) Confidentiality. The parties hereby agree that each of them will treat
any information provided pursuant to this Section 4.2 or Section 4.3 in
accordance with the Confidentiality Agreement. Notwithstanding any provision of
this Agreement to the contrary, no party shall be obligated to make any
disclosure in violation of applicable Laws, including any such Laws pertaining
to the treatment of classified information.
4.3. Subsequent Reports and Information. (a) Subsequent AIL Reports. From
the date hereof to the Effective Time, AIL will (i) provide to EDO a monthly
management report in scope and detail consistent with those management reports
that have historically been distributed to AIL's senior management, and (ii)
timely prepare, and promptly deliver to EDO, unaudited monthly financial
statements, to be in scope and detail consistent with such monthly financial
statements as historically distributed to AIL's senior management. Each such
financial statement shall present fairly the financial position, assets and
liabilities of the AIL Group as at the date thereof and in comparison to the
previous month and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the
period then ended and in comparison to the previous month, in accordance with
accounting policies and procedures consistent with those historically used by
AIL in the preparation of such monthly financial statements.
(b) Subsequent EDO Reports. From the date hereof to the Effective Time,
EDO will (i) provide to AIL a monthly management report in scope and detail
consistent with those management reports that have historically been distributed
to EDO's senior management, and (ii) timely prepare, and promptly deliver to
AIL, unaudited monthly financial statements, to be in scope and detail
consistent with such monthly financial statements as historically distributed to
EDO's senior management. Each such financial statement shall present fairly the
financial position, assets and liabilities of the EDO Group as at the date
thereof and in comparison to the previous month and the results of its
operations and its cash flows for the period then ended and in comparison to the
previous month, in accordance with accounting policies and procedures consistent
with those historically used by EDO in the preparation of such monthly financial
statements.
4.4. Public Announcements. Except as required by applicable Law, AIL shall
not, and prior to the Closing, EDO and Merger Sub shall not, make any public
announcement in respect of this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements or the
transactions contemplated hereby or thereby without the prior written consent of
EDO or AIL, as applicable, and prior to Closing, in no event without timely
consultation with the other party to this Agreement. The initial announcement of
this Agreement shall be mutually agreed to by the parties hereto.
4.5. Further Actions. (a) Reasonable Best Efforts. (i) AIL shall use all
reasonable best efforts to take or cause to be taken all actions, and to do or
cause to be done all other things, necessary, proper or advisable in order for
AIL to fulfill and perform its obligations in respect of this Agreement and the
Ancillary Agreements to which it is a party, to cause the conditions set forth
in Article 7 to be fulfilled and otherwise to consummate and make effective the
transactions contemplated hereby and thereby.
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(ii) Each of EDO and Merger Sub shall use all reasonable best efforts to
take or cause to be taken all actions, and to do or cause to be done all other
things, necessary, proper or advisable in order for each of EDO and Merger Sub
to fulfill and perform their respective obligations in respect of this Agreement
and the Ancillary Agreements to which it is a party, to cause the conditions set
forth in Article 7 to be fulfilled, and otherwise to consummate and make
effective the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby.
(b) Filings; Consent. (i) AIL shall, as promptly as reasonably
practicable, (i) make, or cause to be made, all filings and submissions
(including those under the HSR Act and any Law governing DOD security
clearances) required under any Law applicable to AIL if necessary, and give such
reasonable undertakings as may be required in connection therewith, and (ii)
subject to Section 4.1(a), use reasonable best efforts to obtain, cause to be
obtained by AIL, all Governmental Approvals and Consents necessary to be
obtained or made by AIL in each case in connection with this Agreement or the
Ancillary Agreements, the Merger, or the consummation of the other transactions
contemplated hereby or thereby. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this
Agreement, neither AIL nor any of its Affiliates shall be required to enter into
any "hold-separate" agreement or take any action that involves divestiture of an
existing business of AIL or any of its Affiliates, that involves unreasonable
expense or that could reasonably be expected to impair the overall benefit
expected to be realized from the consummation of the transactions contemplated
by this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements.
(ii) EDO shall, as promptly as practicable, (i) make, or cause to be made,
all filings and submissions (including those under the HSR Act and any Law
governing DOD security clearance) required under any Law applicable to EDO or
Merger Sub if necessary, and give such reasonable undertakings as may be
required in connection therewith, and (ii) subject to Section 4.1(b), use
reasonable best efforts to obtain or make, or cause to be obtained or made, all
Governmental Approvals and Consents necessary to be obtained or made by EDO or
Merger Sub, in each case in connection with this Agreement or the Ancillary
Agreements, the Merger pursuant hereto, or the consummation of the other
transactions contemplated hereby or thereby. Notwithstanding anything to the
contrary in this Agreement, neither EDO nor Merger Sub nor any of their
Affiliates shall be required to enter into any "hold-separate" agreement or take
any action that involves divestiture of an existing business of EDO or any of
its Affiliates or the Surviving Corporation, that involves unreasonable expense
or that could reasonably be expected to impair the overall benefit expected to
be realized from the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements.
(c) Coordination. AIL and EDO shall coordinate and cooperate with each
other in exchanging such information and supplying such reasonable assistance as
may be reasonably requested in connection with the filings and other actions
contemplated by this Section 4.5.
(d) Notification; Cooperation. At all times prior to the Effective Time,
AIL shall promptly notify EDO, and EDO shall promptly notify AIL, in writing of
any fact, condition, event or occurrence that reasonably could be expected to
result in the failure of any of the conditions contained in Sections 7.1, 7.2 or
7.3 to be satisfied, promptly upon becoming aware of the same. AIL, EDO and
Merger Sub shall cooperate with one another in order to lift any injunction or
remove any other impediment to the consummation of the transactions contemplated
hereby.
(e) Advance Agreement of DOD. AIL and EDO shall take all such action as
reasonably may be necessary to obtain the advance agreement of the DOD to
provide any Consent required with respect to any Government Contract or
Government Subcontract in connection with the transactions contemplated by the
Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements.
4.6. Further Assurances. EDO and the Surviving Corporation shall, from
time to time, execute and deliver such additional instruments, documents,
conveyances or assurances and take such other actions as shall be necessary, or
otherwise reasonably requested by the Exchanging Common Stockholders, in each
case to confirm and assure the rights and obligations provided for in this
Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements and render effective the consummation of
the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, or otherwise to carry out the
intent and purposes of this Agreement.
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4.7. Takeover Statute. If any "fair price," "moratorium," "control share
acquisition" or other form of antitakeover statute or regulation shall become
applicable to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the Ancillary
Agreements, each of AIL, EDO, Merger Sub and the members of the Boards of
Directors of AIL, EDO and Merger Sub shall grant such approvals and take such
actions as are reasonably necessary so that the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements may be consummated as promptly as
practicable on the terms contemplated hereby and thereby and otherwise act to
eliminate or minimize the effects of such statute or regulation on the
transactions contemplated hereby and thereby.
4.8. Accountants' "Comfort" Letters. EDO and AIL will each use reasonable
best efforts to cause to be delivered to each other letters from their
respective independent accountants, dated a date within two business days before
the effective date of the Registration Statement, in form reasonably
satisfactory to the recipient and customary in scope for comfort letters
delivered by independent accountants in connection with registration statements
on Form S-4 under the Securities Act.
4.9. Tax-Free Reorganization. (a) The parties intend that the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements qualify as a
reorganization under Section 368(a)(2)(D) of the Code, and each party hereto and
its Affiliates shall use their reasonable best efforts to cause such
transactions to so qualify. Neither the parties hereto nor any of their
Affiliates shall take any action that would cause such transactions not to
qualify as a reorganization under such Section, and the parties hereto will take
the position for all purposes that the transactions qualify as a reorganization
under such Section.
(b) The parties will cooperate with one another in obtaining opinions of
Debevoise & Plimpton, counsel to EDO, and Kleinberg, Kaplan, Wolff & Cohen P.C.,
counsel to AIL, dated as of the Effective Time, to the effect that the
transactions contemplated hereby and by the Ancillary Agreements will qualify as
a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a)(2)(D) of the Code. In
connection therewith, each of EDO, AIL and Merger Sub shall deliver to Debevoise
& Plimpton and Kleinberg, Kaplan, Wolff & Cohen P.C., respectively,
representation letters in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to such
counsel.
4.10. No Solicitation. (a) AIL (i) During the term of this Agreement, AIL
shall not, and AIL shall cause each of its Representatives not to, (x) directly
or indirectly solicit or encourage any inquiries or proposals for, or enter into
or continue any discussions with respect to, the acquisition by any Person of
any of the Shares, any other shares of capital stock or other securities of any
member of the AIL Group, or all or any material portion of the Business or of
the assets of any member of the AIL Group, or any merger, consolidation,
recapitalization, liquidation, dissolution or similar transaction involving AIL
or any of its Subsidiaries (an "AIL Acquisition Transaction"), (y) furnish or
permit to be furnished any non-public information concerning any member of the
AIL Group or the Business of any member of the AIL Group to any Person (other
than EDO, Merger Sub and their Representatives) other than information furnished
in the ordinary course of business after prior written notice to and
consultation with EDO, or (z) directly or indirectly, with or through any other
party, market or otherwise publicize or make any arrangements to market or
otherwise publicize the sale of, or sell, any securities of AIL in a public
offering or make any public announcement or disclosure regarding such a public
offering. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Board of Directors of AIL
determines in its good faith judgment, after consultation with outside counsel,
that failure to do so would constitute a breach of fiduciary duty under
applicable Law, AIL may, in response to an unsolicited inquiry or proposal with
respect to an AIL Acquisition Transaction, (A) furnish non-public information
with respect to AIL and its Subsidiaries to the Person that made such inquiry or
proposal pursuant to a customary and reasonable confidentiality agreement and
(B) participate in negotiations regarding such AIL Acquisition Transaction. AIL
shall immediately cease and cause to be terminated any existing activities,
discussions or negotiations with any Person other than EDO in respect of any AIL
Acquisition Transaction. AIL shall promptly notify EDO of any inquiry or
proposal received by AIL or any Representative thereof with respect to an AIL
Acquisition Transaction, which notice shall include the identity of the
inquiring party, and the terms of the proposal, and promptly deliver to EDO
copies of any documents or agreements proferred to AIL with respect thereto.
(ii) The Board of Directors of AIL shall not cause or permit AIL to enter
into any letter of intent, agreement in principle, acquisition agreement or
other agreement (an "AIL Acquisition Agreement") with
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respect to an AIL Acquisition Transaction, unless (A) the Board of Directors of
AIL shall have determined in its good faith judgment, after consultation with
outside counsel, that failure to do so would constitute a breach of fiduciary
duty under applicable Law, (B) AIL shall have delivered a copy of such AIL
Acquisition Agreement to EDO and notified EDO of its intent to enter into such
AIL Acquisition Agreement at least five Business Days prior to executing such
AIL Acquisition Agreement and (C) AIL shall have terminated this Agreement in
accordance with Section 8.1(j).
(b) EDO. (i) During the term of this Agreement, EDO shall not, and EDO
shall cause each of its Representatives not to, (x) directly or indirectly
solicit or encourage any inquiries or proposals for, or enter into or continue
any discussions with respect to, the acquisition by any Person of any shares of
EDO Common Stock, any other shares of capital stock or other securities of any
member of the EDO Group, or all or any material portion of the Business or of
the assets of any member of the EDO Group, or any merger, consolidation,
recapitalization, liquidation, dissolution or similar transaction involving EDO
or any of its Subsidiaries (an "EDO Acquisition Transaction"), (y) furnish or
permit to be furnished any non-public information concerning any member of the
EDO Group or the Business of any member of the EDO Group to any Person (other
than AIL and its Representatives) other than information furnished in the
ordinary course of business after prior written notice to and consultation with
AIL, or (z) directly or indirectly, with or through any other party, market or
otherwise publicize or make any arrangements to market or otherwise publicize
the sale of, or sell, any securities of EDO in a public offering or make any
public announcement or disclosure regarding such a public offering.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Board of Directors of EDO determines in
its good faith judgment, after consultation with outside counsel, that failure
to do so would constitute a breach of fiduciary duty under applicable Law, EDO
may, in response to an unsolicited inquiry or proposal with respect to an EDO
Acquisition Transaction, (A) furnish non-public information with respect to EDO
and its Subsidiaries to the Person that made such inquiry or proposal pursuant
to a customary and reasonable confidentiality agreement and (B) participate in
negotiations regarding such EDO Acquisition Transaction. EDO shall immediately
cease and cause to be terminated any existing activities, discussions or
negotiations with any Person in respect of any EDO Acquisition Transaction. EDO
shall promptly notify AIL of any inquiry or proposal received by EDO or any
Representative thereof with respect to an EDO Acquisition Transaction, which
notice shall include the identity of the inquiring party and the terms of the
proposal, and promptly deliver to AIL any documents or agreements proferred to
EDO with respect thereto.
(ii) The Board of Directors of EDO shall not cause or permit EDO to enter
into any letter of intent, agreement in principle, acquisition agreement or
other agreement (an "EDO Acquisition Agreement") with respect to an EDO
Acquisition Transaction, unless (A) the Board of Directors of EDO shall have
determined in its good faith judgment, after consultation with outside counsel,
that failure to do so would constitute a breach of fiduciary duty under
applicable Law and (B) EDO shall have delivered a copy of such EDO Acquisition
Agreement to AIL and notified AIL of its intent to enter into such EDO
Acquisition Agreement at least five Business Days prior to executing such EDO
Acquisition Agreement.
4.11. Affiliate Agreements. AIL shall, prior to the Effective Time,
deliver to EDO a list setting forth in AIL's reasonable judgment the names and
addresses of all Persons who are, as of the date hereof, in AIL's reasonable
judgment, "affiliates" of AIL for purposes of Rule 145 under the Securities Act.
The parties agree that the AIL ESOP Trustee is an "affiliate" for such purposes.
AIL shall furnish such information and documents as EDO may reasonable request
for the purpose of reviewing such list. AIL shall use its reasonable best
efforts to cause any Person who is identified as an "affiliate" on such list to
execute a written agreement on or prior to the Effective Time substantially in
the form of Exhibit A hereto.
4.12. [Intentionally omitted.]
4.13. Indemnification and Insurance. (a) From and after the Effective
Time, the Surviving Corporation shall indemnify and hold harmless each present
and former director and officer of AIL determined as of the Effective Time (the
"Indemnified Parties"), against any costs or expenses (including reasonable
attorneys' fees), judgments, fines, losses, claims, damages or liabilities
(collectively, "Costs") incurred in connection with any claim, action, suit,
proceeding or investigation, whether civil, criminal, administrative or
investigative, arising out of or pertaining to matters existing or occurring at
or prior to the
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Effective Time (including without limitation in connection with the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement), whether asserted or claimed prior to, at or
after the Effective Time, to the fullest extent permitted under the DGCL (and
the Surviving Corporation shall also advance expenses as incurred to the fullest
extent permitted under applicable law, provided the Person to whom expenses are
advanced provides an undertaking to repay such advances if it is ultimately
determined that such Person is not entitled to indemnification).
(b) For a period of two years after the Effective Time, EDO shall cause to
be maintained in effect the current policies of directors' and officers'
liability insurance maintained by AIL ("D&O Insurance") with respect to claims
arising from facts or events which occurred before the Effective Time, provided
that EDO may substitute therefor policies of at least the same coverage and
amounts containing terms and conditions that are no less advantageous; provided,
however, that nothing contained herein shall require EDO or the Surviving
Corporation to incur any annual premium in excess of 150% of the last annual
estimated aggregate premium paid prior to the date of this Agreement for all
current D&O Insurance policies maintained by AIL, which AIL estimates to be
$85,000 (the "Current Premium"). If such premiums for such insurance would at
any time exceed 150% of the Current Premium, then EDO shall cause to be
maintained policies of insurance which, in EDO's good faith determination,
provide the maximum coverage available at an annual premium equal to 150% of the
Current Premium.
(c) If EDO or any of its successors or assigns (i) shall consolidate with
or merge into any other corporation or entity and shall not be the continuing or
surviving corporation or entity of such consolidation or merger or (ii) shall
transfer all or substantially all of its properties and assets to any
individual, corporation or other entity, then and in each such case, proper
provision shall be made so that the successors and assigns of EDO shall assume
all of the obligations set forth in this Section.
4.14. Actions Relating to Conversion of Options. EDO shall, prior to the
Effective Time, take all necessary actions to ensure that the aggregate number
of shares of EDO Common Stock to be issued upon the exercise of the Substituted
Options be reserved for or otherwise authorized to be issued under the 1996 Long
Term Incentive Plan.
5. Stockholder Meeting; Share Issuance; etc.
5.1. Stockholder Approvals. Subject to the terms and conditions contained
in this Agreement, (a) the issuance of EDO Common Stock in connection with the
Merger (the "Share Issuance") shall be submitted for approval to the holders of
shares of EDO Common Stock and EDO Preferred Stock at a meeting to be duly held
for this purpose by EDO (the "EDO Meeting"), and (b) this Agreement shall be
submitted for approval and adoption by the holders of Common Shares at a meeting
to be duly held for this purpose by AIL (the "AIL Meeting"). AIL and EDO shall
coordinate and cooperate with respect to the timing of such meetings, shall each
give its respective shareholders at least 10 days written notice of its meeting,
shall not change the date or time of such meeting (including adjournment) unless
the other party approves in writing the changed date and time and shall each
endeavor to hold its meeting as soon as practicable after the date hereof.
5.2. Board Recommendations. (a) Subject to Section 5.2(b), the respective
recommendations of the Boards of Directors of AIL and EDO described in Sections
2.31(b) and 3.31(b) shall be contained in the Proxy Statement.
(b) (i) Neither AIL nor its Board of Directors may withdraw or modify, or
propose publicly to withdraw or modify, its position with respect to this
Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements or the Merger and neither AIL nor its Board
of Directors may approve or recommend, or propose publicly to approve or
recommend, an AIL Acquisition Transaction, unless, in each case, in the good
faith judgment of the Board of Directors of AIL, after consultation with outside
counsel, failure to so withdraw, modify, approve or recommend would constitute a
breach of fiduciary duty under applicable Law.
(ii) Neither EDO nor its Board of Directors may withdraw or modify, or
propose publicly to withdraw or modify, its position with respect to this
Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements or the Merger unless, in the good faith
judgment of the Board of Directors of EDO, after consultation with outside
counsel, failure to so
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withdraw or modify would constitute a breach of fiduciary duty under applicable
Law. Neither EDO nor its Board of Directors may approve or recommend, or propose
publicly to approve or recommend, an EDO Acquisition Transaction, unless (A) in
the good faith judgment of the Board of Directors of EDO, after consultation
with outside counsel, failure to so approve or recommend would constitute a
breach of fiduciary duty under applicable Law, and (B) EDO shall have notified
AIL of its intent to approve or recommend such EDO Acquisition Transaction at
least five Business Days prior to publicly doing so.
(iii) Nothing contained in this Agreement shall prohibit EDO from taking
and disclosing to its stockholders a position contemplated by Rule 14e-2(a)
under the Exchange Act, provided that for all purposes of this Agreement, taking
a position under Rule 14e-2(a)(2) or 14e-2(a)(3) with respect to an EDO
Acquisition Transaction shall be deemed to be an approval or recommendation of
such EDO Acquisition Transaction.
5.3. Proxy Statement/Registration Statement. (a) EDO and AIL shall
cooperate and promptly prepare and file with the SEC as soon as is reasonably
practicable the Proxy Statement and the Registration Statement, and shall use
their reasonable best efforts to have the Proxy Statement cleared by the SEC
under the Exchange Act and the Registration Statement declared effective by the
SEC under the Securities Act. EDO shall use its reasonable best efforts to cause
the Proxy Statement to be mailed to holders of shares of EDO Common Stock and
EDO Preferred Stock, and AIL shall use its reasonable best efforts to cause the
Proxy Statement and Registration Statement to be mailed to holders of Common
Shares, in each case as soon as practicable after the Registration Statement has
been declared effective by the SEC. EDO shall also take any action required to
be taken under state blue sky or other securities laws in connection with the
issuance of EDO Common Stock in the Merger.
(b) No filing of, or amendment or supplement to, the Registration Statement
or the Proxy Statement will be made by EDO without providing AIL a reasonable
opportunity to review and comment thereon. EDO will advise AIL promptly after it
receives notice thereof of any request by the SEC for amendment of the Proxy
Statement or the Registration Statement or comments thereof or requests by the
SEC for additional information. EDO shall provide AIL with copies of any
communication received from or sent to the SEC in connection with the Proxy
Statement or the Registration Statement and with a reasonable opportunity to
review all responses to SEC comments or other requests prior to their being sent
to the SEC. If at any time prior to the Effective Time any information relating
to AIL or EDO, or any of their respective affiliates, officers or directors,
should be discovered by AIL or EDO which should be set forth in an amendment or
supplement to the Registration Statement or the Proxy Statement, so that any
such documents would not include any misstatement of a material fact or omit to
state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the
statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made,
not misleading, the party which discovered such information shall promptly
notify the other party hereto and an appropriate amendment or supplement
describing such information shall be promptly filed with the SEC and, to the
extent required by law, disseminated to the stockholders of EDO and AIL.
5.4. NYSE Listing. EDO shall promptly prepare and file with the NYSE a
listing application covering the shares of EDO Common Stock issuable in the
Merger and use its reasonable best efforts to obtain, prior to the Effective
Time, approval for the listing of such EDO Common Stock, subject only to
official notice of issuance.
6. Certain Post-Closing Covenants.
6.1. Headquarters. The headquarters of EDO and AIL immediately following
the Merger shall be located in New York City.
6.2. EDO Board of Directors. The composition of the Board of Directors of
EDO immediately following the Effective Time shall be as set forth in Schedule
6.2. Attached hereto as Exhibit D are the duly adopted resolutions of the Board
of Directors of EDO expanding the size of the board to 11 and appointing to the
board, and nominating for election to the board at the next annual meeting of
stockholders, Messrs. N. Armstrong and R. Leach, all in accordance with Sections
2.02 and 2.08 of the By-Laws of EDO. It
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is contemplated by the parties that the size of the board will be reduced to
nine within one year following the Closing.
6.3. EDO Officers. The officers of EDO, immediately following the
Effective Time shall be as set forth in Schedule 6.3, and EDO shall take all
necessary action to appoint such individuals to such offices effective as of the
Closing.
6.4. Employee Stock Ownership Plans. The parties agree that the AIL ESOP
and the EDO ESOP shall be merged into a single employee stock option plan within
one year of the Effective Time subject to any approvals or consents of the AIL
ESOP Trustee and the trustee of the EDO ESOP.
7. Conditions Precedent.
7.1. Conditions to Obligations of Each Party. The obligations of AIL, EDO
and Merger Sub to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby shall be
subject to the fulfillment or written waiver by both parties at or prior to the
Effective Time of the following conditions:
7.1.1. HSR Act Notification. The notifications of EDO and AIL
pursuant to the HSR Act, if any, shall have been made and the applicable
waiting period and any extensions thereof shall have expired or been
terminated.
7.1.2. Stockholder Approvals. (a) The holders of issued and
outstanding Common Shares shall have approved and adopted this Agreement in
accordance with applicable Law and the AIL Organizational Documents.
(b) The holders of issued and outstanding shares of EDO Common Stock
and EDO Preferred Stock shall have approved the Share Issuance in
accordance with applicable Law, the EDO Organizational Documents and the
rules of the NYSE.
7.1.3. Registration Statement. The Registration Statement shall have
become effective in accordance with the provisions of the Securities Act,
no stop order suspending such effectiveness shall have been issued and
remain in effect and no proceeding for that purpose shall have been
initiated or threatened by the SEC.
7.1.4. NYSE Listing. The shares of EDO Common Stock issuable in the
Merger shall have been approved for listing on the NYSE, subject only to
official notice of issuance.
7.1.5. No Injunctions. No statute, rule, regulation, executive order,
decree, ruling or injunction shall have been enacted, promulgated or
enforced by any court or other tribunal or Governmental Authority which
prohibits the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements substantially on the terms
contemplated hereby and thereby. In the event any order, decree or
injunction shall have been issued, each party shall use its reasonable best
efforts to remove an such order, decree or injunction.
7.2. Conditions to Obligations of EDO and Merger Sub. The obligations of
EDO and Merger Sub to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby shall be
subject to the fulfillment or written waiver by EDO at or prior to the Effective
Time of the following additional conditions:
7.2.1. Representations, Performance. (a) The representations and
warranties of AIL contained in Section 2 or in any Ancillary Agreement
shall be, ignoring for these purposes any qualification as to materiality
or AIL Material Adverse Effect, (i) true and correct in all material
respects at and as of the date hereof, and (ii) repeated and shall be true
and correct in all material respects at and as of the Effective Time with
the same effect as though made at and as of the Effective Time.
(b) AIL shall have in all material respects duly performed and
complied with all agreements, covenants and conditions required by this
Agreement to be performed or complied with by AIL prior to or at the
Effective Time.
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(c) AIL shall have delivered to EDO and Merger Sub a certificate,
effective at the Closing Date and signed by the Chief Executive Officer and
the Chief Financial Officer of AIL confirming the items set forth above in
this Section 7.2.1.
7.2.2. Consents. All Governmental Approvals required to be made or
obtained by AIL in connection with the execution and delivery of this
Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements or the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby or thereby and all other Consents listed
on Schedule 2.16(b) shall have been made or obtained. Complete and correct
copies of all such Governmental Approvals and Consents shall have been
delivered to EDO and Merger Sub.
7.2.3. No AIL Material Adverse Effect. No event, occurrence, fact,
condition, change, development or effect shall exist or have occurred or
come to exist or been threatened since the date of this Agreement that,
individually or in the aggregate, has had or resulted in, or would
reasonably be expected to become or result in, an AIL Material Adverse
Effect.
7.2.4. Ancillary Agreements. The Ancillary Agreements shall have been
executed and delivered by each of the parties thereto (other than EDO and
Merger Sub), and the Escrow Agreement shall have been executed and
delivered by the parties thereto (other than EDO and Merger Sub) in the
form attached hereto as Exhibit B or otherwise in form and substance
satisfactory to EDO. Neither the Defense Systems Agreement nor the
Management Stock Purchase Agreement shall have been terminated, and all of
the conditions precedent to the obligations of the parties to such
agreements (other than Section 6.3 of the Defense Systems Agreement and
Section 5.3 and 6.3 of the Management Stock Purchase Agreement) shall have
been satisfied or waived.
7.2.5. Tax Opinion. EDO shall have received an opinion of Debevoise &
Plimpton, tax counsel to EDO, dated as of the Effective Time, to the effect
that the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary
Agreements will qualify as a reorganization within the meaning of Section
368(a)(2)(D) of the Code. The issuance of such opinion shall be conditioned
upon the receipt by such tax counsel of representation letters from each of
AIL, Merger Sub and EDO, in each case, in form and substance reasonably
satisfactory to such tax counsel. The specific provisions of each such
representation letter shall be in form and substance reasonably
satisfactory to such tax counsel, and each such representation letter shall
be dated on or before the date of such opinion and shall not have been
withdrawn or modified in any material respect.
7.2.6. Amendments to AIL ESOP. The amendments to the AIL ESOP
referred to in Section 4.12 shall be in full force and effect.
7.3. Conditions to Obligations of AIL. The obligation of AIL to consummate
the transactions contemplated hereby shall be subject to the fulfillment or
written waiver by AIL at or prior to the Effective Time of the following
additional conditions:
7.3.1. Representations, Performance, etc. (a) The representations and
warranties of EDO and Merger Sub contained in Section 3 or in any Ancillary
Agreement shall be, ignoring for these purposes any qualification as to
materiality or EDO Material Adverse Effect, (i) true and correct in all
material respects at and as of the date hereof and (ii) repeated and shall
be true and correct in all material respects at and as of the Effective
Time with the same effect as though made at and as of such time.
(b) Each of EDO and Merger Sub shall have in all material respects
duly performed and complied with all agreements, covenants and conditions
required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with by it prior to
or at the Effective Time.
(c) Each of EDO and Merger Sub shall have delivered to AIL a
certificate dated the Closing Date and signed by its Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Financial Officer to the effect set forth above in this
Section 7.3.1.
7.3.2. Consents. All Governmental Approvals required to be made or
obtained by EDO in connection with the execution and delivery of this
Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements or the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby or thereby and all other Consents listed
on
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Schedule 3.16(b)(i) shall have been made or obtained. Complete and correct
copies of all such Governmental Approvals and Consents shall have been
delivered to AIL.
7.3.3. No EDO Material Adverse Effect. No event, occurrence, fact,
condition, change, development or effect shall exist or have occurred or
come to exist or been threatened since the date of this Agreement that,
individually or in the aggregate, has had or resulted in, or would
reasonably be expected to become or result in, an EDO Material Adverse
Effect.
7.3.4. Ancillary Agreements. The Ancillary Agreements shall have been
executed and delivered by each of the parties thereto (other than AIL or a
Common Stockholder), and the Escrow Agreement shall have been executed and
delivered by the parties thereto (other than the Common Stockholder
Representative) in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B or otherwise in
form and substance satisfactory to AIL. Neither the Defense Systems
Agreement nor the Management Stock Purchase Agreement shall have been
terminated, and all of the conditions precedent to the obligations of the
parties to such agreements (other than Section 6.3 of the Defense Systems
Agreement and Section 5.3 and 6.3 of the Management Stock Purchase
Agreement) shall have been satisfied or waived.
7.3.5. Tax Opinion. AIL shall have received an opinion of Kleinberg,
Kaplan, Wolff & Cohen P.C., tax counsel to AIL, dated as of the Effective
Time, to the effect that the transactions contemplated by this Agreement
and the Ancillary Agreements will qualify as a reorganization within the
meaning of Section 368(a)(2)(D) of the Code. The issuance of such opinion
shall be conditioned upon the receipt by such tax counsel of representation
letters from each of AIL, Merger Sub and EDO, in each case, in form and
substance reasonably satisfactory to such tax counsel. The specific
provisions of each such representation letter shall be in form and
substance reasonably satisfactory to such tax counsel, and each such
representation letter shall be dated on or before the date of such opinion
and shall not have been withdrawn or modified in any material respect.
7.3.6. Reservation or Authorization of Shares of EDO Common Stock
Subject to Substituted Options. EDO shall have taken, to the reasonable
satisfaction of AIL, the actions referred to in Section 4.14 to ensure that
the aggregate number of shares of EDO Common Stock to be issued upon the
exercise of Substituted Options be reserved for or otherwise authorized to
be issued under the 1996 Long Term Incentive Plan.
8. Termination.
8.1. Termination or Abandonment. Notwithstanding anything contained in
this Agreement to the contrary, this Agreement may be terminated and abandoned
at any time prior to the Effective Time, whether before or after any approval of
the matters presented in connection with the Merger by the respective
stockholders of EDO and AIL:
(a) by the mutual written consent of EDO, Merger Sub and AIL;
(b) by either AIL or EDO if the Effective Time shall not have occurred
on or before June 15, 2000; provided that the party seeking to terminate
this Agreement pursuant to this clause 8.1(b) shall not have breached in
any material respect its obligations under this agreement in any manner
that shall have proximately contributed to the failure to consummate the
Merger on or before such date;
(c) by either AIL or EDO if (i) a statute, rule, regulation or
executive order shall have been enacted, entered or promulgated prohibiting
the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the
Ancillary Agreements substantially on the terms contemplated hereby and
thereby or (ii) an order, decree, ruling or injunction shall have been
entered permanently restraining, enjoining or otherwise prohibiting the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the
Ancillary Agreements substantially on the terms contemplated hereby and
thereby and such order, decree, ruling or injunction shall have become
final and non-appealable; provided that the party seeking to terminate this
Agreement pursuant to this clause 8.1(c)(ii) shall have used its reasonable
best efforts to prevent or remove such injunction, order or decree;
(d) by either AIL or EDO if (i) the holders of issued and outstanding
shares of EDO Common Stock and EDO Preferred Stock (voting together as a
single class) shall have failed to approve the Share Issuance at the EDO
Meeting or any adjournment thereof or (ii) the holders of issued and
outstanding
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Common Shares shall have failed to approve and adopt this Agreement at the
AIL Meeting or any adjourned thereof;
(e) by either AIL or EDO if the Defense Systems Agreement or the
Management Stock Purchase Agreement has been terminated in accordance with
its terms;
(f) by AIL if (i) the representations and warranties of EDO and Merger
Sub contained in Section 2 or in any Ancillary Agreement are not, ignoring
for these purposes any qualification as to materiality or EDO Material
Adverse Effect, (A) true and correct in all material respects at and as of
the date hereof, and (B) true and correct in all material respects at and
as of the Effective Time with the same effect as though made at and as of
the Effective Time (except for representations and warranties made of a
specific date, which must be true and correct in all material respects as
of such date, and except as expressly contemplated by this Agreement), or
(ii) EDO or Merger Sub has materially breached any agreement, covenant or
condition required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with by
EDO or Merger Sub prior to or at the Effective Time, and in the case of
either clause (i) or (ii), such breach or failure to be true and correct
shall not be curable or shall not have been cured within 15 days after
notice thereof shall have been received by EDO;
(g) by EDO if (i) the representations and warranties of AIL contained
in Section 3 or in any Ancillary Agreement are not, ignoring for these
purposes any qualification as to materiality or AIL Material Adverse
Effect, (A) true and correct in all material respects at and as of the date
hereof, and (B) true and correct in all material respects at and as of the
Effective Time with the same effect as though made at and as of the
Effective Time (except for representations and warranties made of a
specific date, which must be true and correct in all material respects as
of such date, and except as expressly contemplated by this Agreement), or
(ii) AIL has materially breached any agreement, covenant or condition
required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with by it prior to
or at the Effective Time, and in the case of either clause (i) or (ii),
such breach or failure to be true and correct shall not be curable or shall
not have been cured within 15 days after notice thereof shall have been
received by AIL;
(h) by EDO if the Board of Directors of AIL shall have (i) withdrawn
or modified in a manner adverse to EDO, or proposed publicly to withdraw or
modify in a manner adverse to EDO, its position with respect to this
Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby or (ii) approved or
recommended, or proposed publicly to approve or recommend, an AIL
Acquisition Transaction;
(i) by AIL if the Board of Directors of EDO shall have (i) withdrawn
or modified in a manner adverse to AIL, or proposed publicly to withdraw or
modify in a manner adverse to AIL, its position with respect to this
Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby or (ii) approved or
recommended, or proposed publicly to approve or recommend, an EDO
Acquisition Transaction, provided that AIL may not terminate this Agreement
pursuant to this Section 8.1(i)(ii) unless (I) EDO has notified AIL of its
intent to approve or recommend such EDO Acquisition Transaction pursuant to
Section 5.2(b)(ii), (II) prior to the end of the five Business Day period
specified in Section 5.2(b)(ii) AIL has notified EDO that it intends to
terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 8.1(i)(ii), and (III)
five Business Days have elapsed since the end of the five Business Day
period specified in Section 5.2(b)(ii) and EDO has failed to publicly
recommend against such EDO Acquisition Transaction;
(j) by AIL if AIL enters into an AIL Acquisition Agreement pursuant to
Section 4.10(a)(ii), provided that AIL may not terminate this Agreement
pursuant to this Section 8.1(j) unless and until (i) five Business Days
have elapsed following delivery to EDO of a written notice of the
determination by the Board of Directors of AIL to terminate this Agreement,
and during such five Business Day period AIL informs EDO of the terms and
conditions of the AIL Acquisition Transaction and the identity of the
person making such AIL Acquisition Transaction, and (ii) at the end of such
five Business Day period the Board of Directors of AIL makes a good faith
judgment, after consultation with outside counsel, that, taking into
account any amendment of the terms of this Agreement or the Merger offered
by EDO or any firm proposal (without conditions) by EDO to amend the terms
of this Agreement or the Merger, failure
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to enter into the AIL Acquisition Agreement would still constitute a breach
of fiduciary duties under applicable Law;
(k) by AIL if (I) EDO has notified AIL of its intent to enter into an
EDO Acquisition Agreement pursuant to Section 4.10(b)(ii), (II) at the end
of the five Business Day period specified in Section 4.10(b)(ii) AIL has
notified EDO that it intends to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this
Section 8.1(k), and (III) five Business Days have elapsed since the end of
the five Business Days period specified in Section 4.10(b)(ii) and either
(x) EDO has entered into and failed to terminate such EDO Acquisition
Agreement, (y) EDO has entered into and terminated with penalty such EDO
Acquisition Agreement or (z) EDO has failed to cease all discussions and
negotiations with the third party proposing to enter into the EDO
Acquisition Agreement and to notify AIL that it has done so.
8.2. Effect of Termination. In the event of the termination of this
Agreement pursuant to the provisions of Section 8.1, this Agreement, other than
Sections 8, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, 11.5 (with respect only to the other
Sections that survive termination) and 11.13, shall become void and have no
effect, without any liability to any Person in respect hereof or of the
transactions contemplated hereby on the part of any party hereto, or any of its
directors, officers, Representatives, stockholders or Affiliates, except for any
liability resulting from such party's breach of this Agreement. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, the payment by AIL of the AIL Termination Fee or the payment by
EDO of the EDO Termination Fee in respect of a termination pursuant to Section
8.1(f) or 8.1(g), respectively, shall constitute liquidated damages, and, in the
absence of fraud, the breaching party shall not be liable to the terminating
party for any additional damages whatsoever resulting from or arising out of the
breach or breaches that gave rise to the termination of this Agreement.
8.3. Termination Fees. (a) Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement
to the contrary, if this Agreement is terminated by AIL pursuant to Section
8.1(j) or by EDO pursuant to Section 8.1(g) or 8.1(h), then AIL shall pay to EDO
a fee (the "AIL Termination Fee") of $3,000,000 in cash, such payment to be made
as soon as practicable (but in no event more than two days) following a
termination pursuant to Section 8.1(g), 8.1(h) or 8.1(j).
(b) Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement to the contrary, if
this Agreement is terminated by AIL pursuant to Section 8.1(f), 8.1(i) or
8.1(k), then EDO shall pay to AIL a fee (the "EDO Termination Fee") of
$3,000,000 in cash, such payment to be made as soon as practicable (but in no
event more than two days) following such termination.
(c) EDO and AIL each acknowledges that the agreements contained in this
Section 8.3 are an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement, and that, without these agreements, EDO on the one hand and AIL on
the other would not enter into this Agreement; accordingly, if either EDO or AIL
fails to promptly pay any amounts owing pursuant to this Section 8.3 when due,
EDO or AIL, as the case may be, shall in addition thereto pay to the other all
costs and expenses (including, fees and disbursements of counsel) incurred in
collecting such amounts, together with interest on such amounts (or any unpaid
portion thereof) from the date such payment was required to be made until the
date such payment is received by the EDO or AIL, as the case may be, at the
prime rate of Chase Manhattan Bank, as in effect from time to time during such
period.
9. Indemnification.
9.1. Survival of Representations and Warranties, etc. The representations
and warranties of AIL, EDO and Merger Sub contained in this Agreement shall
survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement, any examination by or on
behalf of the parties hereto and the completion of the transactions contemplated
herein, but only until the earlier of (x) the date of the acceptance by EDO's
audit committee of the consolidated audit of EDO for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2000, and (y) June 30, 2001 (the "Survival Date"), and all claims
for indemnification under this Section 9 by any party, whether against the
Escrow Account under the Escrow Agreement or otherwise, must be asserted on or
prior to the date that is 30 days after such Survival Date.
9.2. Indemnification by AIL and the Exchanging Common
Stockholders. Subject to Section 9.2(z), AIL (prior to the Closing) and the
Exchanging Common Stockholders severally (on and after the Closing)
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shall indemnify EDO, Merger Sub, their respective Affiliates, and their
respective stockholders, partners, members, officers, directors, advisory
directors, employees, agents, advisors and representatives (collectively, the
"EDO Indemnitees") and hold such EDO Indemnitees harmless from and against, and
pay and reimburse the EDO Indemnitees for, any and all demands, claims, actions,
losses, damages, liabilities, obligations, fines, Taxes, royalties,
deficiencies, costs and expenses (including reasonable consultants' and
attorneys' fees), whether or not resulting from third-party claims, including
interest and penalties with respect thereto (collectively, "EDO Damages"),
asserted against or incurred or sustained by any EDO Indemnitee as a result of
or arising out of:
(a) any breach of any representation or warranty of AIL contained in
this Agreement; or
(b) any breach of any covenant or agreement of AIL contained in this
Agreement.
Any EDO Indemnitee's right to indemnity hereunder for any EDO Damages shall
be subject to the following limitations:
(y) No indemnification shall be required to be made under Section
9.2(a) or (b) for a breach of representation, warranty, covenant or
agreement until the aggregate amount of EDO Damages exceeds $500,000;
provided that, if the aggregate amount of EDO Damages exceeds such amount,
AIL or the Exchanging Common Stockholders, as the case may be, shall be
liable for indemnification for the entire amount of EDO Damages, subject to
the other provisions of this Section.
(z) (i) After the Effective Time, any claim by the EDO Indemnitees
under this Section 9.2 may be asserted against any or all of the Exchanging
Common Stockholders (through the Common Stockholder Representative or
otherwise). Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall any Exchanging
Common Stockholder be required to indemnify the EDO Indemnitees for any
single claim for EDO Damages under this Section 9.2 in excess of an amount
equal to the product of (I) the amount of such single claim and (II) a
fraction, the numerator of which is equal to the sum of the number of
Common Shares held by such Exchanging Common Stockholder that were
converted into the right to receive the Merger Consideration and the number
of Common Shares purchased from such Exchanging Common Stockholder pursuant
to the Management Stock Purchase Agreement, and the denominator of which is
equal to the total number of Common Shares that were so converted and
purchased.
(ii) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement (other than Section
9.6(a)) or the Escrow Agreement to the contrary, except as contemplated by
Section 9.6(a), under no circumstances will any EDO Indemnitee be entitled
to indemnification pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise from any
Exchanging Common Stockholder other than from the portion of the Escrow
Account that is attributable (based on the percentages set forth on Exhibit
A to the Escrow Agreement) to such Exchanging Common Stockholder.
Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary other than the
immediately succeeding paragraph, the Common Stockholder Representative shall
have the full power and authority to represent, negotiate on behalf of and bind
the Exchanging Common Stockholders with respect to the enforcement by any EDO
Indemnitee or any disputes with any EDO Indemnitee arising out of the rights of
any EDO Indemnitee under this Section 9.2, and the EDO Indemnitees shall be
entitled to deal exclusively with the Common Stockholder Representative in
respect of such rights. For the avoidance of doubt, the Common Stockholder
Representative shall not be personally liable for any nonpayment by any other
Exchanging Common Stockholder. Nothing in this Section 9.2 shall prevent an
Exchanging Common Stockholder from making a claim individually under Section
9.3.
Notwithstanding anything else contained herein to the contrary, the Common
Stockholder Representative (i) shall deliver to the AIL ESOP Trustee, promptly
upon receipt, copies of all notices received by the Common Stockholder
Representative in her capacity as such from EDO, AIL, the Escrow Agent or any
other party, (ii) will not agree (or be deemed to agree by failure to respond to
a notice given or failure to take any other action) to any settlement of any
claim, consent (or be deemed to consent by failure to respond to a notice given
or failure to take any other action) to the release of any amounts in the Escrow
Fund that are attributable to the Merger Shares issued to the AIL ESOP or that
otherwise adversely affects the AIL
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ESOP, without the prior consent of the AIL ESOP Trustee, (iii) will consult with
the AIL ESOP Trustee in connection with exercising its authority hereunder, and
(iv) has been granted no authority to act on behalf of the AIL ESOP or any of
its property in violation of the foregoing. Any action required of the Common
Stockholder Representative to dispute a claim of an EDO Indemnitee or otherwise
preserve any rights of the AIL ESOP not taken by the Common Stockholder
Representative without the consent of the AIL ESOP Trustee to refrain from
taking such action may be taken by the AIL ESOP Trustee on behalf of the AIL
ESOP. Any action taken in violation of the foregoing shall be void and of no
effect. Any deemed waiver or acquiescence by reason a failure to take any action
without the consent of the AIL ESOP Trustee shall be void and of no effect,
except if the AIL ESOP Trustee shall have received copies of the notices
referred to in clause (i) above, shall have been notified that the Common
Stockholder Representative intends to waive objection by inaction and shall have
failed to take any action on its own under the second preceding sentence within
a reasonable time. Any action taken by the AIL ESOP Trustee shall be effective
solely with respect to the AIL ESOP and not with respect to any other Exchanging
Common Stockholder.
9.3. Indemnification By EDO. EDO and Merger Sub jointly and severally
shall indemnify AIL (prior to Closing) and the Exchanging Common Stockholders
(on and after Closing) (collectively, the "AIL Indemnitees") and hold the AIL
Indemnitees harmless from and against, and pay and reimburse the AIL Indemnitees
for, any and all demands, claims, actions, losses, damages, liabilities,
obligations, fines, Taxes, royalties, deficiencies, costs and expenses
(including reasonable consultants' and attorneys' fees), whether or not
resulting from third-party claims, including interest and penalties with respect
thereto (collectively, the "Common Stockholder Damages"), asserted against or
incurred or sustained by any AIL Indemnitee as a result of or arising out of:
(a) any breach of any representation or warranty of EDO or Merger Sub
contained in this Agreement; or
(b) any breach of any covenant or agreement of EDO or Merger Sub
contained in this Agreement.
Any AIL Indemnitee's right to indemnity hereunder for any Common
Stockholder Damages shall be subject to the following limitations:
(y) No indemnification shall be required to be made under Section
9.3(a) or (b) for a breach of representation, warranty, covenant or
agreement until the aggregate amount of all Common Stockholder Damages
exceeds $500,000; provided that, if the aggregate amount of Common
Stockholder Damages exceeds such amount, EDO shall be liable for
indemnification for the entire amount of Common Stockholder Damages,
subject to the other provisions of this Section.
(z) In no event shall the AIL Indemnitees be entitled to indemnity for
Common Stockholder Damages in excess of an aggregate dollar amount equal to
7.5% of the product of (m) the sum of the number of Merger Shares and the
number of Management Shares and (n) the EDO Average Price.
9.4. Third Party Claims. All claims for indemnification by an EDO
Indemnitee or an AIL Indemnitee, as the case may be (any such indemnitee, an
"Indemnitee"), relating to a Third Party Claim shall be asserted and resolved as
follows:
(a) In the event any claim or demand for which indemnification may be
sought hereunder is made against or sought to be collected from any
Indemnitee by a third party (a "Third Party Claim"), such Indemnitee shall
give to the indemnifying party or parties (the "Indemnifying Parties"), or,
if the Exchanging Common Stockholders are the Indemnifying Parties, to the
Common Stockholders Representative, prompt notice of such Third Party
Claim, and such Indemnitee shall permit the Indemnifying Parties (at their
own expense and with the Indemnifying Parties' counsel) to assume the
defense of such Third Party Claim or any litigation resulting therefrom,
provided that (i) counsel for the Indemnifying Parties who shall conduct
the defense of such Third Party Claim or litigation shall be reasonably
satisfactory to such Indemnitee, (ii) such Indemnitee may participate in
such defense at the expense of such Indemnitee and (iii) the failure of
such Indemnitee to give notice as provided herein shall not relieve the
Indemnifying Parties of their respective indemnification obligation under
this Agreement except to the extent that such failure results in a lack of
actual notice to the Indemnifying
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Parties and then only to the extent that the Indemnifying Parties are
significantly prejudiced as a result of such failure. The notice referred
to above shall describe in reasonable detail the claim or demand for which
indemnification is being sought and shall identify the section of this
Agreement under which indemnification is being sought. The Person seeking
indemnification shall provide all materials in its possession with respect
to such claim or demand.
Except with the prior written consent of such Indemnitee, such consent
not to be unreasonably withheld, the Indemnifying Parties, in the defense
of any such Third Party Claim or litigation, shall not consent to entry of
any judgment or enter into any settlement that does not include as an
unconditional term thereof the giving by each claimant or plaintiff to such
Indemnitee of a release from all liability with respect to such Third Party
Claim or litigation, or that would materially increase the Tax liability of
any Indemnitee. After notice from the Indemnifying Parties to such
Indemnitee of their election to assume the defense of such Third Party
Claim or litigation, the Indemnifying Parties shall not be liable to such
Indemnitee under this Section 9.4 for any legal or other expenses
subsequently incurred by such Indemnitee in connection with the defense
thereof; provided, that such Indemnitee shall have the right to employ
separate counsel in any such action and to participate in the defense
thereof, but the fees and expenses for such counsel shall be at the expense
of such Indemnitee unless (x) the employment thereof has been specifically
authorized by the Indemnifying Parties or (y) such Indemnitee shall have
been advised by counsel that, due to a conflict of interest (or a potential
conflict of interest) between such Indemnitee and the Indemnifying Parties,
in the reasonable judgment of such counsel it is advisable for such
Indemnitee to employ separate counsel and the Indemnifying Parties do not
employ other reasonably satisfactory counsel for the Indemnitee. The
Indemnifying Parties shall in any event keep the Indemnitee reasonably
apprised of material developments with respect to such Third Party Claim or
litigation and shall furnish a copy to the Common Stockholder
Representative or EDO, as the case may be, of all relevant documents except
to the extent delivery of any such documents would jeopardize any
attorney-client privilege available to the Indemnifying Parties.
(b) In the event that within 15 Business Days after an Indemnitee's
delivery of any notice pursuant to Section 9.4(a), the Indemnifying Parties
fail to notify such Indemnitee of their intention to defend, such
Indemnitee shall (upon further notice to the Indemnifying Parties) have the
right to undertake the defense, compromise, settlement or payment in full
of such Third Party Claim or litigation for the account of the Indemnifying
Parties.
(c) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, all
rights of the Exchanging Common Stockholders as either Indemnitees or
Indemnifying Parties under this Section 9.4(c) shall be exercisable
exclusively by the Common Stockholder Representative, and EDO and Merger
Sub shall be entitled to deal exclusively with the Common Stockholder
Representative in respect of all such rights.
9.5. Tax Treatment and Limitation of Indemnity Payments. EDO, Merger Sub
and the Exchanging Common Stockholders agree to treat any indemnity payment made
pursuant to Section 9 of this Agreement as an adjustment to the aggregate Merger
Consideration paid at Closing for all Tax purposes.
9.6. Form of Consideration. (a) Each Exchanging Common Stockholder may
elect in an Election Form substantially in the form of Exhibit E hereto to pay
any indemnity obligations payable by him or her pursuant to Section 9.2 in cash,
provided that the applicable Election Form has been executed and delivered to
EDO no later than 10 days following the Closing. Any Exchanging Common
Stockholder who has not executed and delivered an Election Form within such
period or has not indicated a preference will be required to pay any indemnity
obligations in shares of EDO Common Stock. All payments in respect of indemnity
obligations shall be made out of the Escrow Account, provided that if an
Exchanging Common Stockholder has elected to pay in cash, payments in respect of
indemnity obligations of such Exchanging Common Stockholder shall be made by
such Exchanging Common Stockholder in cash, and property in the Escrow Account
having a value equal to such cash payment (with shares of EDO Common Stock being
valued at the Indemnity Share Price) shall be promptly released to such
Exchanging Common Stockholder in accordance with the Escrow Agreement; provided
further that if an Exchanging Common Stockholder has elected to pay in cash, but
fails to tender such payment to EDO within seven Business Days after such
payment is due under
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Section 5 of the Escrow Agreement, such Exchanging Common Stockholder shall no
longer be permitted to pay such claim in cash and such Exchanging Common
Stockholder's indemnity obligation shall be satisfied out of the Escrow Account
as if such Exchanging Common Stockholder had not executed and delivered an
Election Form. If an Exchanging Common Stockholder has elected (or is required)
to pay in shares of EDO Common Stock, the number of shares of EDO Common Stock
payable with respect to any portion of such Exchanging Common Stockholder's
indemnity obligation shall equal the amount of such portion divided by the
Indemnity Share Price.
(b) EDO may elect to pay any indemnity obligations payable by it pursuant
to Section 9.2 in cash or shares of EDO Common Stock, at EDO's option, provided
that if EDO elects to pay in shares of EDO Common Stock, such shares will be
issued or otherwise transferred pursuant to an effective registration statement
or an exemption from registration under the Securities Act. If EDO elects to pay
in shares of EDO Common Stock, the number of shares of EDO Common Stock payable
with respect to its indemnity obligation shall equal the amount of such
obligation divided by the Indemnity Share Price.
(c) Any shares of EDO Common Stock paid to EDO by the Exchanging Common
Stockholders shall be put into EDO's treasury.
10. Definitions.
10.1. Terms Generally. The words "hereby", "herein", "hereof", "hereunder"
and words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole (including any
Exhibits and Schedules hereto) and not merely to the specific section, paragraph
or clause in which such word appears. All references herein to Sections,
Exhibits and Schedules shall be deemed references to Sections of, and Exhibits
and Schedules to, this Agreement unless the context shall otherwise require. The
words "include", "includes" and "including" shall be deemed to be followed by
the phrase "without limitation." The definitions given for terms in this Section
10 and elsewhere in this Agreement shall apply equally to both the singular and
plural forms of the terms defined. Whenever the context may require, any pronoun
shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine and neuter forms. Except as
otherwise expressly provided herein, all references to "dollars" or "$" shall be
deemed references to the lawful money of the United States of America.
10.2. Certain Terms. Whenever used in this Agreement (including in the
Schedules), the following terms shall have the respective meanings given to them
below or in the Sections indicated below:
Affiliate: of a Person means a Person that directly or indirectly
through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under
common control with, the first Person. "Control" (including the terms
"controlled by" and "under common control with") means the possession,
directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of
the management policies of a Person, whether through the ownership of
voting securities, by contract, as trustee or executor, or otherwise.
AG Edwards: as defined in Section 3.26.
Aggregate Consideration: (i) with respect to a Common Stockholder not
party to the Management Stock Purchase Agreement, the aggregate Merger
Consideration to which such Common Stockholder is entitled pursuant to
Section 1, and (ii) with respect to a Common Stockholder party to the
Management Stock Purchase Agreement, the sum of (x) the aggregate Merger
Consideration to which such Common Stockholder is entitled pursuant to
Section 1 and (y) that number of shares of EDO Common Stock equal to the
quotient of the consideration to which such Common Stockholder is entitled
pursuant to the Management Stock Purchase Agreement divided by the EDO
Average Price.
Agreement: this Merger Agreement, including the Exhibits and
Schedules hereto.
AIL: as defined in the first paragraph to this Agreement.
AIL Acquisition Agreement: as defined in Section 4.10(a).
AIL Acquisition Transaction: as defined in Section 4.10(a).
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AIL Assets: the properties and assets (real, personal or mixed,
tangible or intangible) used or held for use in connection with, necessary
for the conduct of, or otherwise material to, the Business of any member of
the AIL Group.
AIL Balance Sheet: the audited balance sheet of AIL and its
Subsidiaries, as of December 31, 1998, included in the AIL Financial
Statements.
AIL Commercial Software: as defined in Section 2.13(f).
AIL Employees: as defined in Section 2.20(a).
AIL ESOP: the AIL Employee Stock Ownership Plan, as amended through
the date hereof.
AIL ESOP Percentage: (i) 13%, if the EDO Closing Price is $6.25 or
greater; (ii) 9.0%, if the EDO Closing Price is $6.00 or greater, but less
than $6.25; (iii) 7.0%, if the EDO Closing Price is $5.75 or greater, but
less than $6.00; or (iv) 5.0%, if the EDO Closing Price is less than $5.75.
AIL ESOP Trustee: means Marine Midland Bank, now known as HSBC Bank
USA, solely in its capacity as Trustee of the AIL ESOP.
AIL Financial Statements: the unaudited consolidated financial
statements of the AIL Group as at and for the nine-month period ended
September 26, 1999, and the audited consolidated financial statements of
the AIL Group as at and for the year ended December 31, 1998, and the
three-month period ended December 31, 1997 together with reports on such
year-end statements (including the statement for the period ended December
31, 1997) by E&Y, including in each case a consolidated balance sheet, a
consolidated statement of income, a statement of shareholders' equity and a
consolidated statement of cash flows, and accompanying notes.
AIL Group: AIL and its Subsidiaries.
AIL Indemnitee: as defined in Section 9.3.
AIL Intellectual Property: as defined in Section 2.13(b).
AIL Leases: the real property leases, subleases, licenses and
occupancy agreements pursuant to which any member of the AIL Group is the
lessee, sublessee, licensee, user or occupant of real property used in or
held for use in connection with its Business.
AIL Material Adverse Effect: any (a) event, occurrence, fact,
condition, change, development or effect that is materially adverse to the
business, operations, results of operations, financial condition,
properties (including intangible properties), assets (including intangible
assets) or liabilities of the AIL Group taken as a whole or (b) material
impairment or delay of the ability of AIL to perform its obligations
hereunder or under any of the Ancillary Agreements.
AIL Material Contract: as defined in Section 2.12(a).
AIL Meeting: as defined in Section 5.1(b).
AIL Owned Intellectual Property: all Intellectual Property that is
owned by any member of the AIL Group and that either has been filed or
registered or is material to the Business of the AIL Group.
AIL Owned Software: as defined in Section 2.13(g).
AIL Plans: as defined in Section 2.20(a).
AIL Proxy Financials: the unaudited consolidated financial statements
of the AIL Group as at and for the nine-month period ended September 26,
1999, and the audited consolidated financial statements of the AIL Group as
at and for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1996, the nine-month
period ended September 30, 1997 and the three-month period ended December
31, 1997, together with reports on such year-end and partial year
statements (other than the statements as at and for the nine-month period
ended September 26, 1999) by E&Y, including in each case a consolidated
balance sheet, a consolidated statement of income, a statement of
shareholders' equity and a consolidated statement of cash flows, and
accompanying notes.
AIL Related Persons: as defined in Section 2.20(a).
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AIL Stock Option Plans: the AIL Systems Inc. Stock Option Plan and
the AIL Systems Inc. 1998 Long Term Stock Option Plan.
AIL Termination Fee: as defined in Section 8.3(a).
Ancillary Agreements: the Defense Systems Agreement, the Management
Stock Purchase Agreement and the Escrow Agreement.
Appraisal Rights: any and all rights of Dissenting Stockholders to
the proposed Merger, including any and all rights of appraisal arising out
of Section 262 of the DGCL and the certificate of incorporation and by-laws
of AIL.
Best Knowledge of EDO: the actual knowledge of any officer of EDO,
after reasonable inquiry of the employees of the EDO Group having
responsibility for the matter knowledge of which is involved.
Best Knowledge of AIL: the actual knowledge of any officer of AIL,
after reasonable inquiry of employees of the AIL Group having
responsibility for the matter knowledge of which is involved.
Business: the business and operations of any Person, in each case as
currently conducted by such Person.
Business Day: a day other than a Saturday or a Sunday when banks in
New York are lawfully open for business.
CERCLA: the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and
Liability Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. sec. 9601 et seq.
Certificate: as defined in Section 1.6(b).
Certificate of Merger: as defined in Section 1.2(b).
Closing: as defined in Section 1.2(a).
Closing Date: as defined in Section 1.2(a).
Code: the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
Common Shares: as defined in the second recital to this Agreement.
Common Stockholder: any record holder of issued and outstanding
Common Shares.
Common Stockholder Damages: as defined in Section 9.3.
Common Stockholder Representative: as defined in Section 11.13.
Confidentiality Agreement: as defined in Section 11.2.
Consent: any consent, approval, authorization, waiver, permit, grant,
filing, report or notice of, with or to any Person.
Contract: all loan agreements, indentures, letters of credit
(including related letter of credit applications and reimbursement
obligations), mortgages, security agreements, pledge agreements, deeds of
trust, bonds, notes, guarantees, surety obligations, non-governmental
licenses, powers of attorney, purchase orders and other agreements,
contracts, instruments, obligations, offers, commitments, arrangements and
understandings, written or oral, including all Governmental Contracts and
Governmental Subcontracts, to which any member of the AIL Group is a party
or by which it or any of its properties or assets may be bound or affected,
in each case as amended, supplemented, waived or otherwise modified.
Costs: as defined in Section 4.13(a).
DGCL: as defined in Section 1.1(a).
DOD: means the United States Department of Defense or any branch or
agency thereof.
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Defense Systems: as defined in the third recital to this Agreement.
Defense Systems Agreement: as defined in the third recital to this
Agreement.
Dissenting Shares: as defined in Section 1.8.
Dissenting Stockholder: as defined in Section 1.8.
E&Y: as defined in Section 2.6(a).
EDO: as defined in the first paragraph of this Agreement.
EDO Acquisition Agreement: as defined in Section 4.10(b).
EDO Acquisition Transaction: as defined in Section 4.10(b).
EDO Assets: the properties and assets (real, personal or mixed,
tangible or intangible) used or held for use in connection with, necessary
for the conduct of, or otherwise material to, the Business of any member of
the EDO Group.
EDO Average Price: the average of the closing prices per share of EDO
Common Stock as reported on the NYSE Composite Transactions Tape (as
reported in The Wall Street Journal, or, if not reported thereby, any other
authoritative source) on each of the 5 consecutive NYSE trading days ending
on (and including) the trading day immediately prior to the Closing Date.
EDO Balance Sheet: the audited balance sheet of EDO and its
Subsidiaries, as of December 31, 1998, included in the EDO Financial
Statements.
EDO Certificates: as defined in Section 1.6(a).
EDO Closing Price: the closing price per share of EDO Common Stock as
reported on the NYSE Composite Transactions Tape (as reported in The Wall
Street Journal, or if not reported thereby, any other authoritative source)
on the last NYSE trading day prior to the Effective Time.
EDO Commercial Software: as defined in Section 3.13(f).
EDO Common Stock: means shares of common stock, par value $1.00 per
share, of EDO.
EDO Contracts: all loan agreements, indentures, letters of credit
(including related letter of credit applications and reimbursement
obligations), mortgages, security agreements, pledge agreements, deeds of
trust, bonds, notes, guarantees, surety obligations, non-governmental
licenses, powers of attorney, purchase orders and other agreements,
contracts, instruments, obligations, offers, commitments, arrangements and
understandings, written or oral, including all Governmental Contracts and
Governmental Subcontracts, to which any member of the EDO Group is a party
or by which it or any of its properties or assets may be bound or affected,
in each case as amended, supplemented, waived or otherwise modified.
EDO Convertible Debentures: the 7% Convertible Subordinated
Debentures Due 2011 of EDO.
EDO Damages: as defined in Section 9.2.
EDO Employees: as defined in Section 3.20.
EDO ESOP: the EDO Employee Stock Ownership Plan, as amended through
the date hereof.
EDO Financial Statements: the unaudited consolidated financial
statements of the EDO Group as at and for the nine-month period ended
September 30, 1999, and the audited consolidated financial statements of
the EDO Group as at and for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997
together with reports on such year-end statements by KPMG LLP, including in
each case a consolidated balance sheet, a consolidated statement of
earnings, a consolidated statement of shareholders' equity and a
consolidated statement of cash flows, and accompanying notes.
EDO Group: EDO and its Subsidiaries (including Merger Sub).
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EDO Indemnitee: as defined in Section 9.2.
EDO Intellectual Property: as defined in Section 3.13(b).
EDO Leases: the real property leases, subleases, licenses and
occupancy agreements pursuant to which any member of the EDO Group is the
lessee, sublessee, licensee, user or occupant of real property used in or
held for use in connection with its Business.
EDO Material Adverse Effect: any (a) event, occurrence, fact,
condition, change, development or effect that is materially adverse to the
business, operations, results of operations, financial condition,
properties (including intangible properties), assets (including intangible
assets) or liabilities of the EDO Group taken as a whole or (b) material
impairment or delay of the ability of EDO or Merger Sub to perform its
obligations hereunder or under any of the Ancillary Agreements.
EDO Material Contracts: as defined in Section 3.12(a).
EDO Meeting: as defined in Section 5.1(a).
EDO Option: any option or warrant to purchase shares of EDO Common
Stock.
EDO Owned Intellectual Property: all Intellectual Property that is
owned by any member of the EDO Group and that either has been filed or
registered or is material to the Business of the EDO Group.
EDO Owned Software: as defined in Section 3.13(f).
EDO Plans: as defined in Section 3.20.
EDO Proxy Financials: the unaudited consolidated financial statements
of the EDO Group as at and for the nine-month period ended September 30,
1999, and the audited consolidated financial statements of the EDO Group as
at and for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 together with
reports on such year-end statements by KPMG LLP, including in each case a
consolidated balance sheet, a consolidated statement of earnings, a
consolidated statement of shareholders' equity and a consolidated statement
of cash flows, and accompanying notes.
EDO Preferred Stock: means shares of EDO ESOP Convertible Cumulative
Preferred Stock, Series A, par value $1 per share.
EDO Products: as defined in Section 3.25.
EDO Related Persons: as defined in Section 3.20.
EDO Reports: as defined in Section 3.1.
EDO Stock Option Plans: the 1996 Long Term Incentive Plan and the
1997 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan.
EDO Termination Fee: as defined in Section 8.3(b).
Effective Time: as defined in Section 1.2(b).
Election Form: means an Election Form, the form of which is attached
hereto as Exhibit E.
Employment Agreement: as defined in Recital E.
Employee Stock Options: as defined in Section 1.5.
Environmental Laws: all Laws relating to the protection of the
environment, including (a) CERCLA, the Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act, and the Occupational Safety and Health Act, (b) all other requirements
pertaining to reporting, licensing, permitting, investigation or
remediation of emissions, discharges, Releases or threatened Releases of
Hazardous Materials into the air, surface water, groundwater or land, or
relating to the manufacture, processing, distribution, use, sale,
treatment, receipt, storage, disposal, transport or handling of Hazardous
Materials, and (c) all other requirements pertaining to the protection of
the health and safety of employees or the public.
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Environmental Liabilities and Costs: all Losses, whether direct or
indirect, known or unknown, current or potential, past, present or future,
imposed by, under or pursuant to Environmental Laws, including, without
limitation, all Losses related to Remedial Actions, and all fees,
disbursements and expenses of counsel, experts, personnel and consultants
based on, arising out of or otherwise in respect of: (i) the ownership or
operation of the business of any member of the AIL Group or the EDO Group,
as applicable, the Real Property of the AIL Group or the EDO Group, as
applicable, or any other real property, assets, equipment or facilities, by
the any member of the AIL Group or the EDO Group, as applicable, or any of
their predecessors or Affiliates; (ii) the environmental conditions
existing at the Effective Time on, under, above, or about any Real Property
of the AIL Group or the EDO Group, as applicable, or any other real
property, assets, equipment or facilities currently or previously owned,
leased or operated by any member of the AIL Group or the EDO Group, as
applicable, or any of their respective predecessors or Affiliates; and
(iii) expenditures necessary to cause any Real Property of the AIL Group or
the EDO Group, as applicable, or any aspect of the business of any member
of the AIL Group to be in compliance with any and all requirements of
Environmental Laws as of the Effective Time, including, without limitation,
all Environmental Permits issued under or pursuant to such Environmental
Laws, and reasonably necessary to make full economic use of any Real
Property of the AIL Group or the EDO Group, as applicable.
ERISA: the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as
amended.
Escrow Account: means the account pursuant to the Escrow Agreement.
Escrow Agreement: means the agreement, the form of which is attached
hereto as Exhibit B.
Escrow Amount: as defined in Section 1.7(a).
Escrowed Shares: as defined in Section 1.7(b).
Exchange Act: Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the
rules and regulations thereunder.
Exchange Agent: as defined in Section 1.6(a).
Exchange Fund: as defined in Section 1.6(a).
Exchange Ratio: as defined in Section 1.3(a).
Exchanging Common Stockholder: any Common Stockholder who receives
the Merger Consideration in the Merger.
5% Stockholder: as to any Person, a beneficial owner of at least five
percent of the common equity of such Person, as calculated pursuant to Rule
13d-3 under the Exchange Act, who has on file with the SEC a Schedule 13D
or 13G stating that such holder is the beneficial owner of at least five
percent of such common equity.
Governmental Approval: any Consent of, with or to any Governmental
Authority, including any DOD security clearance.
Governmental Authority: any nation or government, any state or other
political subdivision thereof; any entity, authority or body exercising
executive, legislative, judicial, regulatory or administrative functions of
or pertaining to government, including the DOD; any court, tribunal or
arbitrator of competent jurisdiction; and any self-regulatory (including
securities self-regulatory) organization.
Governmental Contract: means a contract, agreement, commitment,
guaranty, bid or proposal between a member of the AIL Group or the EDO
Group, as applicable, and the DOD or any other Governmental Authority,
including any facilities contract for the use of government-owned
facilities.
Governmental Subcontract: means a contract, agreement, commitment,
guaranty, bid or proposal that is a subcontract between a member of the AIL
Group or the EDO Group, as applicable, and any third party relating to a
prime contract with the DOD or any other Governmental Authority.
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Hazardous Materials: any substance that: (a) is or contains asbestos,
urea formaldehyde foam insulation, polychlorinated biphenyls, petroleum or
petroleum-derived substances or wastes, or related materials (b) requires
investigation, removal or remediation under any Environmental Law, or is
defined, listed or identified as a "hazardous waste" or "hazardous
substance" thereunder, or (c) is toxic, explosive, corrosive, flammable,
infectious, radioactive, carcinogenic, mutagenic, or otherwise hazardous
and is regulated by any Governmental Authority or Environmental Law.
Houlihan: as defined in Section 2.26.
HSR Act: the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as
amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder.
Indebtedness: as applied to any Person, means, without duplication,
(a) all indebtedness for borrowed money, (b) all obligations evidenced by a
note, bond, debenture, letter of credit, draft or similar instrument, (c)
that portion of obligations with respect to capital leases that is properly
classified as a liability on a balance sheet in conformity with U.S. GAAP,
(d) notes payable and drafts accepted representing extensions of credit,
(e) any obligation owed for all or any part of the deferred purchase price
of property or services, which purchase price is due more than six months
from the date of incurrence of the obligation in respect thereof, and (f)
all indebtedness and obligations of the types described in the foregoing
clauses (a) through (e) to the extent secured by any Lien on any property
or asset owned or held by such Person regardless of whether the
indebtedness secured thereby shall have been assumed by such Person or is
nonrecourse to the credit of such Person.
Indemnified Party: as defined in Section 4.13(a).
Indemnifying Party: as defined in Section 9.4(a).
Indemnitee: as defined in Section 9.4.
Indemnity Share Price: means (i) the average of the closing prices of
EDO Common Stock on the NYSE (or, if the EDO Common Stock is no longer
trading on the NYSE, on any other national securities exchange on which the
EDO Common Stock is then trading) on the first Business Day immediately
prior to each of (A) delivery by an Indemnitee to any Indemnifying Party
(or its representative) of written notice requesting indemnification under
Section 9.2 or 9.3, as applicable, and (B) payment of such indemnity claim
or (ii) if the EDO Common Stock is no longer trading on any national
securities exchange, the average of the values of a share of EDO Common
Stock on such dates based on the most current appraisal performed for the
AIL ESOP (or its successor) on each of such dates.
IRS: the Internal Revenue Service.
Intellectual Property: the United States and foreign trademarks,
service marks, trade names, trade dress, domain names, copyrights, and
similar rights, including registrations and applications to register or
renew the registration of any of the foregoing, the United States and
foreign letters patent (including design patents, industrial designs and
utility models) and patent applications (including docketed patent
disclosures awaiting filing, reissues, revisions, divisions, continuations,
continuations-in-part, extensions and re-examinations), patent disclosures
awaiting filing determination, and improvements thereto, and inventions
(whether patentable or unpatentable and whether or not reduced to
practice), and improvements thereto, processes, designs, formulae, trade
secrets, know-how, ideas, research and development, manufacturing and
production processes and techniques, technical data, copyrightable works,
engineering notebooks, confidential information, Software, firmware,
Internet Web sites, mask works and other semiconductor chip rights and
applications, registrations and renewals thereof, and all similar
intellectual property rights (including moral rights), all rights to sue
for and remedies against past, present and future infringements of any or
all of the foregoing and rights of priority and protection of interests
therein under the Laws of any jurisdiction, tangible embodiments of any of
the foregoing (in any medium including electronic media), and licenses of
any of the foregoing.
ISO: as defined in Section 1.5.
Law: all applicable provisions of all (a) constitutions, treaties,
statutes, the common law, codes, rules, regulations, ordinances or orders
of any Governmental Authority, and (b) orders, decisions,
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injunctions, judgments, awards and decrees of or written consent agreements
with any Governmental Authority.
Lien: any mortgage, pledge, deed of trust, hypothecation, right of
others, claim, security interest, encumbrance, burden, title retention
agreement, license, occupancy agreement, easement, covenant, condition,
encroachment, voting trust agreement, interest, option, right of first
offer, negotiation or refusal, proxy, lien, lien with respect to Taxes,
charge or other restrictions or limitations of any nature whatsoever,
including but not limited to such Liens as may arise under any written or
oral contract, agreement, instrument, obligation, offer, commitment,
arrangement or understanding.
Litigation: any action, cause of action, claim, demand, suit,
proceeding, summons, subpoena, civil, criminal, regulatory or otherwise, in
law or in equity.
Losses: any and all claims, demands, liabilities, obligations,
losses, fines, costs, expenses, deficiencies or damages (whether absolute,
accrued, conditional or otherwise and whether or not resulting from third
party claims), including interest and penalties with respect thereto and
out-of-pocket expenses and reasonable attorneys' and accountants' fees and
expenses incurred in the investigation or defense of any of the same or in
asserting, preserving or enforcing any of their respective rights hereunder
or under any Ancillary Agreement.
Management Shares: the product of the number of Common Shares subject
to the Management Stock Purchase Agreement and the Exchange Ratio.
Management Stock Purchase Agreement: as defined in the third recital
to this Agreement.
Merger: as defined in Section 1.1(a).
Merger Consideration: as defined in Section 1.3(a).
Merger Shares: as defined in Section 1.3(a).
Merger Sub: as defined in the first paragraph of this Agreement.
NYSE: as defined in Section 1.6(h).
Option: any option or warrant to purchase Common Shares.
Organizational Documents: as to any Person, its certificate or
articles of incorporation, by-laws and other organizational documents.
Permitted Liens: (a) Liens for Taxes not yet due and payable or (b)
those Liens that (i) are set forth in Schedule 2.10 or Schedule 3.10 or
(ii) individually and in the aggregate with all other Permitted Liens, do
not and will not materially detract from the value of any of the property
or assets of any member of the AIL Group or the EDO Group, as applicable,
or materially interfere with the use thereof as currently used or
contemplated to be used, or otherwise have or result in an AIL Material
Adverse Effect or an EDO Material Adverse Effect, as applicable.
Person: any natural person, firm, partnership, association,
corporation, company, trust, business trust, Governmental Authority or
other entity.
Preferred Shares: as defined in the third recital to this Agreement.
Prime Rate: the rate of interest publicly announced by Citibank N.A.
from time to time in New York City as its prime rate.
Products: as defined in Section 2.25(a).
Proxy Statement: the letters to stockholders, notices of meeting,
proxy statement and forms of proxies to be distributed to stockholders in
connection with the Share Issuance and the approval and adoption of this
Agreement, and any schedules required to be filed with the SEC in
connection therewith.
Real Property: all interests leased pursuant to the AIL Leases or the
EDO Leases, as applicable, together with all real property owned, operated
or occupied by any member of the AIL Group or the EDO Group, as applicable,
on the date of this Agreement or at the Effective Time, including all
improvements and fixtures, located on, or attached to such real property,
and all easements, licenses, rights and appurtenances relating to the
foregoing.
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Real Property Laws: all applicable building, zoning, subdivision and
other land use and similar Laws affecting the EDO Group's Real Property or
the AIL Group's Real Property, as the case may be.
Registration Statement: the Registration Statement on Form S-4 under
the Securities Act with respect to the EDO Common Stock to be issued in the
Merger.
Release: any releasing, disposing, discharging, injecting, spilling,
leaking, leaching, pumping, dumping, emitting, escaping, emptying, seeping,
dispersal, leeching or migration into the environment, including into or
upon, any land, soil, surface water, ground water or air.
Remedial Action: all actions required to (i) clean up, remove, treat
or in any other way remediate any Hazardous Materials; (ii) prevent the
release of Hazardous Materials so that they do not migrate or endanger or
threaten to endanger public health or welfare or the environment; or (iii)
perform studies, investigations and care related to any such Hazardous
Materials.
Representatives: as to any Person, its accountants, counsel,
consultants (including actuarial, environmental and industry consultants),
officers, directors, employees, agents and other advisors and
representatives.
SEC: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Securities Act: as defined in Section 3.6.
Share Issuance: as defined in Section 5.1(a).
Shares: as defined in the third recital to this Agreement.
Software: all computer software, including but not limited to,
application software and system software, including all source code and
object code versions thereof, in any and all forms and media, whether
recorded on paper, magnetic media or other electronic or non-electronic
media (including user manuals, training materials, flow charts, diagrams,
descriptive tests and programs, computer print-outs, underlying tapes,
computer databases and similar items), integrated circuits, embedded
systems, and other electro-mechanical or processor based systems.
Subsidiaries: each corporation or other Person in which a Person owns
or controls, directly or indirectly, capital stock or other equity
interests representing more than 50% of the outstanding voting stock or
other equity interests.
Substituted Option: as defined in Section 1.5.
Survival Date: as defined in Section 9.
Surviving Corporation: as defined in Section 1.1(a).
Tax: any federal, state, local or foreign income, alternative,
minimum, accumulated earnings, personal holding company, franchise, capital
stock, profits, windfall profits, gross receipts, sales, use, value added,
transfer, registration, stamp, premium, excise, customs duties, severance,
environmental (including taxes under section 59A of the Code), real
property, personal property, ad valorem, occupancy, license, occupation,
employment, payroll, social security, disability, unemployment, workers'
compensation, withholding, estimated or other similar tax, duty, fee,
assessment or other governmental charge or deficiencies thereof (including
all interest and penalties thereon and additions thereto).
Tax Return: any return, report, declaration, form, claim for refund
or information return or statement relating to Taxes, including any
schedule or attachment thereto, and including any amendment thereof.
Third Party Claim: as defined in Section 9.4(a).
Total Escrowed Shares: as defined in Section 1.7(b).
Treasury Regulations: the regulations prescribed under the Code.
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U.S. GAAP: United States generally accepted accounting principles.
11. Miscellaneous.
11.1. Expenses. Except as otherwise specifically provided for in this
Agreement, whether or not the transactions contemplated hereby shall be
consummated, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement,
the Ancillary Agreements and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby
shall be paid by the party incurring such expenses, except that the expenses
incurred in connection with the printing and mailing of the Proxy Statement and
Registration Statement and the filing fee in connection with any HSR Act filing
shall be shared equally by EDO and AIL. AIL will pay any real property transfer
Taxes imposed on it or its stockholders.
11.2. Confidentiality. The parties hereto agree that with respect to the
disclosure of information furnished hereunder or in connection herewith, the
parties shall continue to be bound by the terms of that certain confidentiality
agreement, dated April 6, 1999 (the "Confidentiality Agreement"), between EDO
and AIL until the Effective Time, at which time such Confidentiality Agreement
shall terminate automatically. The parties hereto agree that they shall use its
reasonable best efforts to cause its officers, employees and Representatives and
their Subsidiaries and their respective officers, employees and Representatives
to, hold in strict confidence all data and information given to them by any
other party hereto (unless such information is or becomes readily ascertainable
from public or published information) and shall not, and shall use their
reasonable best efforts to ensure that such officers, employees and
Representatives do not, disclose such information to others without the prior
written consent of such other party.
11.3. Notices. All notices, requests, demands, waivers and other
communications required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be
in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if (a) delivered
personally, (b) mailed, certified or registered mail with postage prepaid, (c)
sent by next-day or overnight mail or delivery or (d) sent by telecopy or
telegram, as follows:
(i) if to Merger Sub or EDO,
EDO Corporation
60 East 42nd Street
Suite 5010
New York, New York 10165
Fax: (212) 716-2051
Telephone: (212) 716-2000
Attention: Frank A. Fariello
with a copy to:
Debevoise & Plimpton
875 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
Fax: (212) 909-6836
Telephone: (212) 909-6000
Attention: Robert F. Quaintance, Jr.
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(ii) if to AIL,
AIL Technologies Inc.
455 Commack Road
Deer Park, New York 11729-4591
Fax: (516) 595-5472
Telephone: (516) 595-5082
Attention: James M. Smith
with a copy to:
Kleinberg Kaplan, Wolff & Cohen P.C.
551 Fifth Avenue, 18th Floor
New York, New York 10176
Fax: (212) 986-8866
Telephone: (212) 986-6000
Attention: Harold I. Steinbach
or, in each case, at such other address as may be specified in writing to the
other parties hereto.
All such notices, requests, demands, waivers and other communications shall
be deemed to have been received (w) if by personal delivery on the day after
such delivery, (x) if by certified or registered mail, on the seventh business
day after the mailing thereof, (y) if by next-day or overnight mail or delivery,
on the day delivered, (z) if by telecopy or telegram, on the day following the
day on which such telecopy or telegram was sent, provided that a copy is also
sent by certified or registered mail.
11.4. Arbitration; Governing Law, etc. (a) Arbitration. Any dispute in
connection with this Agreement shall be resolved by binding arbitration pursuant
to the most expedited method available. The arbitration shall be held in New
York City, New York and shall be conducted in accordance with the Commercial
Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association then in effect at the
time of the arbitration. The arbitrator shall be a lawyer acceptable to both AIL
(or the Common Stockholder Representative or the relevant AIL Indemnitee, if
applicable) and EDO (or the relevant EDO Indemnitee, if applicable). If the
parties cannot agree on an acceptable arbitrator, the dispute shall be heard by
a panel of three arbitrators, all of whom shall be lawyers, one appointed by
each of the parties and the third appointed by the other two arbitrators. The
arbitrator or arbitrators shall make findings of fact and reach conclusions of
law and shall submit such findings of fact and conclusions of law in writing to
all parties to the arbitration. Any expense of arbitration shall be borne by the
party who incurs such expense and joint expenses (including, without limitation,
the arbitrator's fees) shall be shared equally.
(b) Governing Law, etc. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED IN ALL RESPECTS,
INCLUDING AS TO VALIDITY, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT, BY THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE
STATE OF NEW YORK (EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THE DGCL IS IMPLICATED), WITHOUT GIVING
EFFECT TO THE CONFLICT OF LAWS RULES THEREOF. Solely in connection with the
enforcement of the arbitration provisions of, or an arbitral award made pursuant
to, Section 11.4(a), Merger Sub, EDO and AIL hereby irrevocably submit to the
exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of New York and the Federal
courts of the United States of America located in the State, City and County of
New York and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action,
suit or proceeding for the enforcement of such provisions or award, that it is
not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought
or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be
appropriate or that such provisions or award may not be enforced in or by such
courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to
such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such a New York State
or Federal court. EDO, Merger Sub and AIL hereby consent to and grant any such
court jurisdiction over the person of such parties and over the subject matter
of any such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in
connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section
11.3 or in such other manner as may be permitted by law, shall be valid and
sufficient service thereof.
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11.5. Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to
the benefit of the parties hereto, the Exchanging Common Stockholders and their
respective heirs, successors and permitted assigns.
11.6. Assignment. This Agreement shall not be assignable or otherwise
transferable by any party hereto without the prior written consent of the other
parties hereto.
11.7. No Third Party Beneficiaries. Except as provided in Sections 3, 9
and 11.5, nothing in this Agreement shall confer any rights upon any person or
entity other than the parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors and
permitted assigns.
11.8. Amendment; Waivers, etc. No amendment, modification or discharge of
this Agreement, and no waiver hereunder, shall be valid or binding unless set
forth in writing and duly executed by the party against whom or which
enforcement of the amendment, modification, discharge or waiver is sought. Any
such waiver shall constitute a waiver with respect to only the specific matter
described in such writing and shall in no way impair the rights of the party
granting such waiver in any other respect or at any other time. Neither the
waiver by any of the parties hereto of a breach of or a default under any of the
provisions of this Agreement, nor the failure by any of the parties, on one or
more occasions, to enforce any of the provisions of this Agreement or to
exercise any right or privilege hereunder, shall be construed as a waiver of any
other breach or default, or as a waiver of any of such provisions, rights or
privileges hereunder. The rights and remedies herein provided are cumulative and
none is exclusive of any other, or of any rights or remedies that any party may
otherwise have at law or in equity. The representations and warranties of AIL
shall not be affected or deemed waived by reason of any investigation made by or
on behalf of EDO or Merger Sub (including by any of its advisors, consultants or
Representatives) or by reason of the fact that EDO or Merger Sub or any of such
advisors, consultants or Representatives knew or should have known that any such
representation or warranty is or might be inaccurate. The representations and
warranties of EDO and Merger Sub shall not be affected or deemed waived by
reason of any investigation made by or on behalf of any of AIL (including by any
of its advisors, consultants or Representatives) or by reason of the fact that
AIL or any of such advisors, consultants or Representatives knew or should have
known that any such representation or warranty is or might be inaccurate.
11.9. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including the Schedules and
Exhibits, the Confidentiality Agreement, the Escrow Agreement, the Defense
Systems Agreement, the Management Stock Purchase Agreement and the Employment
Agreements constitute the entire agreement and supersede all prior agreements
and understandings, both written and oral, between the parties with respect to
the subject matter hereof.
11.10. Severability. If any provision, including any phrase, sentence,
clause, section or subsection, of this Agreement is invalid, inoperative or
unenforceable for any reason, such circumstances shall not have the effect of
rendering such provision in question invalid, inoperative or unenforceable in
any other case or circumstance, or of rendering any other provision herein
contained invalid, inoperative, or unenforceable to any extent whatsoever.
11.11. Headings. The headings contained in this Agreement are for purposes
of convenience only and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of this
Agreement.
11.12. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in several
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which shall
together constitute one and the same instrument.
11.13. Common Stockholder Representative. Subject to the last paragraph of
Section 9.2, each of the Exchanging Common Stockholders pursuant to this
Agreement irrevocably appoints as his, her or its agent, proxy and
attorney-in-fact for all purposes of this Agreement and the Escrow Agreement,
with full power to act in the place and stead of such Exchanging Common
Stockholders in all matters arising under or in connection with this Agreement
and the Escrow Agreement, (i) Patricia Comiskey, (ii) in the event of the death,
disability, termination of employment or absence of Patricia Comiskey, Jerry
Reynolds, and (iii) in the event of the death, termination of employment or
disability of both of Patricia Comiskey and Jerry Reynolds, such other persons
as a majority in the interest of the remaining Exchanging Common Stockholders
shall designate (each such agent, proxy and attorney-in-fact being herein
referred to as the "Common Stockholder Representative").
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11.14. Escrow Agent. The Escrow Agent shall be selected by mutual
agreement of EDO and AIL. EDO and AIL agree to ask Mellon Bank to serve as the
Escrow Agent.
11.15. Disclosure Schedules. Information disclosed on any of Schedules 2.1
through 2.30 that could reasonably be understood on its face to be responsive to
the requirements of any other of such Schedules shall be deemed disclosed for
the purposes of such other Schedule. Information disclosed on any of Schedules
3.1 through 3.30 that could reasonably be understood on its face to be
responsive to the requirements of any other of such Schedules shall be deemed
disclosed for the purposes of such other Schedule.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed this Agreement as of the
date first above written.
AIL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
By: /s/ JAMES M. SMITH
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Name: James M. Smith
Title: President and Chief Executive
Officer
EDO CORPORATION
By: /s/ FRANK A. FARIELLO
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Name: Frank A. Fariello
Title: Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
EDO ACQUISITION III CORPORATION
By: /s/ FRANK A. FARIELLO
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Name: Frank A. Fariello
Title: Chief Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT A
FORM OF AFFILIATE LETTER FOR AFFILIATES OF
AIL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
EDO Corporation
60 East 42nd Street
Suite 5010
New York, New York 10165
AIL Technologies Inc.
455 Commack Road
Deer Park, New York 11729
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have been advised that as of the date of this letter I may be deemed to
be an "affiliate" of AIL Technologies Inc., a Delaware corporation ("AIL"), as
the term "affiliate" is defined for purposes of paragraphs (c) and (d) of Rule
145 of the rules and regulations (the "Rules and Regulations") of the Securities
and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended (the "Act"). Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger,
dated as of January 2, 2000 (the "Merger Agreement"), among EDO Corporation, a
New York corporation ("EDO"), EDO Acquisition III Corporation, a Delaware
corporation ("MergerSub"), and AIL, AIL will be merged with and into MergerSub,
with MergerSub continuing as the surviving corporation (the "AIL Merger").
Capitalized terms used in this letter without definition shall have the meanings
assigned to them in the Merger Agreement.
As a result of the AIL Merger, I may receive shares of common stock, par
value $1.00 per share, of EDO (the "EDO Common Stock"). I would receive such EDO
Common Stock in exchange for shares (or upon exercise of options for shares)
owned by me of common stock, $0.10 par value per share, of AIL (the "AIL Common
Stock").
1. I hereby represent, warrant and covenant to EDO, MergerSub and AIL that
in the event I receive any shares of EDO Common Stock as a result of the AIL
Merger:
A. I shall not make any offer, sale, pledge, transfer or other
disposition of the shares of EDO Common Stock in violation of the Act or
the Rules and Regulations.
B. I have carefully read this letter and the Merger Agreement and
discussed the requirements of such documents and other applicable
limitations upon my ability to sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of the
shares of EDO Common Stock, to the extent I felt necessary, with my counsel
or counsel for AIL.
C. I have been advised that the issuance of the shares of EDO Common
Stock to me pursuant to the AIL Merger has been registered with the
Commission under the Act on a Registration Statement on Form S-4. However,
I have also been advised that, because at the time the AIL Merger is
submitted for a vote of the stockholders of AIL, (a) I may be deemed to be
an affiliate of AIL and (b) the distribution by me of the shares of EDO
Common Stock has not been registered under the Act, I may not sell,
transfer or otherwise dispose of the shares of EDO Common Stock issued to
me in the AIL Merger unless (i) such sale, transfer or other disposition is
made in conformity with the volume and other limitations of Rule 145
promulgated by the Commission under the Act, (ii) such sale, transfer or
other disposition has been registered under the Act or (iii) in the opinion
of counsel reasonably acceptable to EDO, or a "no action" letter obtained
by the undersigned from the staff of the Commission, such sale, transfer or
other disposition is otherwise exempt from registration under the Act.
D. I understand that EDO is under no obligation to register the sale,
transfer or other disposition of the EDO Common Stock by me or on my behalf
under the Act or, except as provided in paragraph 2.A
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below, to take any other action necessary in order to make compliance with
an exemption from such registration available.
E. I also understand that stop transfer instructions will be given to
EDO's transfer agent with respect to the shares of EDO Common Stock issued
to me in the AIL Merger, and there will be placed on the certificates for
such shares of EDO Common Stock, a legend stating in substance:
"THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE WERE ISSUED IN A
TRANSACTION TO WHICH RULE 145 PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF
1933 APPLIES. THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE MAY ONLY BE
TRANSFERRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF AN AGREEMENT DATED [MONTH
DAY], [YEAR] BETWEEN THE REGISTERED HOLDER HEREOF, EDO CORPORATION, EDO
ACQUISITION III CORPORATION AND AIL TECHNOLOGIES INC., A COPY OF WHICH
AGREEMENT IS ON FILE AT THE PRINCIPAL OFFICES OF EDO CORPORATION."
F. I also understand that unless a sale or transfer is made in
conformity with the provisions of Rule 145, or pursuant to a registration
statement, EDO reserves the right to put the following legend on the
certificates issued to my transferee:
"THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN
REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 AND WERE ACQUIRED FROM A
PERSON WHO RECEIVED SUCH SHARES IN A TRANSACTION TO WHICH RULE 145
PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 APPLIES. THE SHARES HAVE
BEEN ACQUIRED BY THE HOLDER NOT WITH A VIEW TO, OR FOR RESALE IN
CONNECTION WITH, ANY DISTRIBUTION THEREOF WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE
SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, PLEDGED OR OTHERWISE
TRANSFERRED EXCEPT IN ACCORDANCE WITH AN EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION
REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933."
G. Execution of this letter should not be considered an admission on
my part that I am an "affiliate" of AIL as described in the first paragraph
of this letter, nor as a waiver of any rights I may have to object to any
claim that I am such an affiliate on or after the date of this letter.
2. By EDO's acceptance of this letter EDO hereby agrees with me as follows:
A. For so long as and to the extent necessary to permit me to sell the
shares of EDO Common Stock pursuant to Rule 145 and, to the extent
applicable, Rule 144 under the Act, EDO shall (a) use its reasonable best
efforts to (i) file, on a timely basis, all reports and data required to be
filed with the Commission by it pursuant to Section 13 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and (ii) promptly
furnish to me upon request a written statement as to whether EDO has
complied with such reporting requirements during the 12 months preceding
any proposed sale of the shares of EDO Common Stock by me under Rule 145,
and (b) otherwise use its reasonable efforts to permit such sales pursuant
to Rule 145 and Rule 144. EDO represents and warrants to you that it has
filed, on a timely basis, all reports and data required to be filed with
the Commission by it pursuant to Section 13 of the Exchange Act during the
12-month period prior to the date of this letter.
B. It is understood and agreed that certificates with the legends set
forth in paragraphs E and F above will be substituted by delivery of
certificate without such legends if (i) one year shall have elapsed from
the date the undersigned acquired the EDO Common Stock received in the AIL
Merger and the provisions of Rule 145(d)(2) are then available to the
undersigned, (ii) two years shall have elapsed from the date the
undersigned acquired the shares of EDO Common Stock received in the AIL
Merger and the provisions of Rule 145(d)(3) are then applicable to the
undersigned, or (iii) EDO has received either an opinion of counsel, which
opinion and counsel shall be reasonably satisfactory to EDO, or a "no-
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action" letter obtained by the undersigned from the staff of the
Commission, to the effect that the restrictions imposed by Rule 144 and
Rule 145 under the Act no longer apply to the undersigned.
Very truly yours,
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Name:
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EXHIBIT B
ESCROW AGREEMENT
This ESCROW AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is dated as of [ ]
among (i) EDO CORPORATION, a New York corporation ("EDO"); (ii) [insert name of
Escrow Agent] (the "Escrow Agent") and (iii) Patricia Comiskey, as Common
Stockholder Representative (the "Common Stockholder Representative").
Capitalized terms used in this Agreement and not otherwise defined herein shall
have the meanings ascribed thereto in the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as
of January 2, 2000 (the "Merger Agreement"), among EDO, EDO Acquisition III
Corporation ("Merger Sub") and AIL Technologies Inc. ("AIL"); provided that,
solely for purposes of this Agreement, the term "Exchanging Common Stockholders"
shall include the Common Stockholders party to the Management Stock Purchase
Agreement referred to below.
R E C I T A L S:
A. Pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 2, 2000, by
and among certain Common Stockholders, EDO and Merger Sub (the "Management Stock
Purchase Agreement"), EDO will, immediately prior to the closing of the Merger,
acquire 225,000 Common Shares from such Common Stockholders for a total purchase
price equal to the product of (i) 225,000, (ii) the Exchange Ratio and (iii) the
EDO Average Price, payable in cash.
B. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, (i) AIL will merge with and into
Merger Sub; (ii) holders of Common Shares will receive, in exchange for their
Common Shares, shares of EDO Common Stock; (iii) AIL shall cease to exist and
Merger Sub shall continue as the surviving corporation (the "Surviving
Corporation"); and (iv) the Surviving Corporation will become a wholly-owned
direct subsidiary of EDO.
C. AIL has made certain representations, warranties, covenants and
agreements to and for the benefit of EDO and Merger Sub under or in connection
with the Merger Agreement.
D. Pursuant to the Management Stock Purchase Agreement and the Merger
Agreement, and in order to secure the indemnification obligations of the
Exchanging Common Stockholders, a certain portion of the consideration to be
issued in connection with the Merger (the "Escrow Amount") is to be deposited in
escrow (the "Escrow Account"), subject to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
E. EDO desires the Escrow Agent to hold and dispose of the Escrow Amount
and the Escrow Agent is willing to do so on the terms and conditions hereinafter
set forth.
A G R E E M E N T
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual
agreements, covenants and provisions herein contained and for good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the
parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Appointment of Escrow Agent. The Escrow Agent is hereby appointed to
act as Escrow Agent hereunder and agrees to accept, hold and distribute the
Escrow Amount in accordance with and subject to the terms hereof.
2. Deposit of Escrow Amount. (a) Pursuant to the Management Stock Purchase
Agreement and the Merger Agreement, EDO has deposited, or has caused to be
deposited, the Escrow Amount with the Escrow Agent, and the Escrow Agent hereby
acknowledges receipt of the Escrow Amount. On the date hereof, the Escrow Amount
is comprised of shares of EDO Common Stock, and $ in cash.
The Escrow Amount shall be deemed to have been contributed into escrow hereunder
by the Exchanging Common Stockholders in proportion to the percentages set forth
next to the name of each such Exchanging Common Stockholder in Exhibit A hereto
as amended pursuant to Section 6.1(b). The shares of EDO Common Stock deposited
with the Escrow Agent hereunder (together with any shares or other securities
subsequently
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distributed in respect of such shares of EDO Common Stock as contemplated
pursuant to Section 3.1(a), the "Escrow Deposit Shares") are and will be
registered in the name of the Escrow Agent for convenience only; the parties
hereto acknowledge that, unless and until the Escrow Deposit Shares are
distributed to EDO hereunder, the Exchanging Common Stockholders are the
beneficial owners of the Escrow Deposit Shares.
(b) The Escrow Amount shall be used to secure the Exchanging Common
Stockholders' indemnification obligations under Section 9 of the Merger
Agreement.
3. Dividends; Voting Rights.
3.1(a) Subject to Section 3.1(b), all dividends or other property
distributed in respect of the Escrow Deposit Shares, including, without
limitation, any shares issued as a result of stock splits, stock dividends or
other recapitalizations, shall be retained in and become a part of the Escrow
Amount upon issuance or payment, as the case may be. The term "Escrow Deposit
Shares" shall be deemed to include all shares of EDO Common Stock and other
securities of EDO distributed in respect of the Escrow Deposit Shares, except as
contemplated pursuant to Section 3.1(b).
(b) All dividends or other property distributed in respect of those Escrow
Deposit Shares retained in the Escrow Account pursuant to Section 6.3,
including, without limitation, any shares issued as a result of stock splits,
stock dividends or other recapitalizations, at any time after the Survival Date,
shall be paid by EDO or, on their receipt by the Escrow Agent, by the Escrow
Agent, to the Exchanging Common Stockholders in accordance with the percentages
set forth in Exhibit A as amended pursuant to Section 6.1(b).
3.2 The Escrow Deposit Shares shall be voted on all matters submitted to
the shareholders of EDO as the Exchanging Common Stockholders shall direct in
respect of that number of Escrow Deposit Shares deemed contributed by each under
Section 2 above and not distributed pursuant to Section 6.1 or 6.2. In the
absence of direction from an Exchanging Common Stockholder, such Escrow Deposit
Shares shall be voted proportionately in accordance with the votes of the other
Exchanging Common Stockholders.
4. Investments. The Escrow Agent shall cause the cash portion of the
Escrow Amount from time to time to be invested and reinvested as directed in
writing by the Common Stockholder Representative in (a) debt securities for the
payment of which the full faith and credit of the United States of America is
pledged ("U.S. Securities") and repurchase agreements collateralized with U.S.
Securities, or (b) money market funds investing exclusively in U.S. Securities.
Absent direction by the Common Stockholder Representative to the Escrow Agent,
the Escrow Agent shall invest the cash portion of the Escrow Amount in the Pilot
Short Term U.S. Treasury Fund. The portion of the Escrow Amount consisting of
Escrow Deposit Shares shall remain invested in Escrow Deposit Shares.
5. Application of the Escrow Amount to Claims of EDO.
5.1 In the event any EDO Indemnitee suffers any EDO Damages ("Loss") which
it believes in good faith is covered by the Exchanging Common Stockholders'
indemnification obligations under Section 9.2 of the Merger Agreement, EDO shall
have the right (but not the obligation) to deliver to the Escrow Agent, with a
copy to the Common Stockholder Representative, a written notice (a "Disbursement
Notice"). A Disbursement Notice shall set forth (i) the amount of such Loss for
which reimbursement is then sought hereunder (the "Claimed Amount"), (ii) a
description, in reasonable detail, of the facts giving rise to such Loss to the
extent then known by EDO, and (iii) payment instructions for any cash portion of
such payment. Subject to Section 5.3(b) below, on the forty-fifth calendar day
following the date of receipt of such notice by the Escrow Agent, the Escrow
Agent shall pay to EDO the Claimed Amount pursuant to Section 5.3 and in
accordance with such payment instructions, provided, however, that if the Escrow
Agent receives a Contest Notice (as defined below) from the Common Stockholder
Representative to such Disbursement Notice prior to the forty-fifth calendar day
following the date the Escrow Agent receives such Disbursement Notice, the
Escrow Agent shall disburse all or a portion of the amounts sought under such
Disbursement Notice, but only in accordance with (x) joint written instructions
executed by EDO and the Common Stockholder Representative authorizing such
disbursement or (y) a letter of instruction from EDO specifying the portion of
the Claimed Amount to which it is entitled to receive payment and attaching a
copy of a decision by an arbitrator establishing such EDO Indemnitee's right to
receive payment in such amount. It is expressly agreed
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that, provided EDO has given notice as provided in this Agreement, the failure
by the Common Stockholder Representative to deliver a Contest Notice within the
time period specified above shall be deemed an irrevocable acceptance by the
Exchanging Common Stockholders of their liability for the Claimed Amount as set
forth in such Disbursement Notice or for such portion of the Claimed Amount as
to which the Common Stockholder Representative did not object.
5.2 If the Common Stockholder Representative disagrees in good faith with
any item or amount shown on any Disbursement Notice, the Common Stockholder
Representative may, prior to the forty-fifth calendar day following the date of
receipt by the Escrow Agent of the Disbursement Notice, deliver a notice to EDO
(with a copy to the Escrow Agent), setting forth, in reasonable detail, each
disputed item or amount and the basis of the Exchanging Common Stockholders'
disagreement (the "Contest Notice"). EDO and the Common Stockholder
Representative first shall attempt in good faith to resolve all of the issues
set forth in the Contest Notice within 45 calendar days after EDO's receipt of
the Contest Notice. After such 45 day negotiation period, (a) EDO and the Common
Stockholder Representative shall deliver joint written instructions to the
Escrow Agent directing the Escrow Agent to disburse or retain any portion of the
Claimed Amount with respect to which all disputes have been resolved and (b)
either EDO or the Common Stockholder Representative may submit outstanding
disputes set forth in the Contest Notice to arbitration pursuant to Section 16
below. On receipt of a decision by the arbitrator resolving any outstanding
disputes set forth in the Contest Notice, EDO will send a letter of instruction
to the Escrow Agent, attaching a copy of the arbitrator's decision, and the
Escrow Agent shall disburse or retain such portion of the Claimed Amount in
accordance with the terms of such arbitrator's decision.
5.3(a) Any payment by the Escrow Agent of any amounts payable to EDO under
this Agreement shall be paid from the Escrow Amount (i) in cash in immediately
available funds in accordance with the instructions described in Section 5.1 in
an amount equal to the Cash Percentage (as defined below) of such payment and
(ii) by transfer, delivery and assignment to EDO of Escrow Deposit Shares
(rounded up or down to the nearest whole share) together with stock powers and
other transfer documents as are necessary to transfer such Escrow Deposit
Shares, in an amount equal to the Share Percentage (as defined below) of such
payment. For purposes of the determination of the above proportions, Escrow
Deposit Shares shall be valued at the Indemnity Share Price.
(b) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary but subject
to Section 5.3(c), if an Exchanging Common Stockholder has elected in a duly
executed Election Form delivered to EDO prior to the tenth day following the
Closing Date to pay indemnity claims in cash, then, immediately upon
presentation to the Escrow Agent of a receipt executed by EDO evidencing the
receipt by EDO of the appropriate portion of the aggregate amount payable to EDO
in respect of such an indemnity claim, the Escrow Agent shall release from
Escrow to such Exchanging Common Stockholder the same amount and kind of
property (if any) that would have been paid to EDO out of the Escrow Account on
behalf of such Exchanging Common Stockholder if such Exchanging Common
Stockholder had not elected to pay in cash.
(c) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, if an
Exchanging Common Stockholder has elected in a duly executed Election Form
delivered to EDO prior to the tenth day following the Closing Date to pay
indemnity claims in cash, but fails to tender payment to EDO of his, her or its
portion of any indemnity claim within seven Business Days after the date on
which the Escrow Agent has made a payment with respect to such indemnity claim
pursuant to Section 5.3(a) or 5.3(b), as the case may be, such Exchanging Common
Stockholder shall no longer be permitted to pay such claim in cash and such
Exchanging Common Stockholder's indemnity obligation shall be satisfied out of
the Escrow Account as if such Exchanging Common Stockholder had failed to
execute and deliver an Election Form.
5.4(a) For purposes of this Agreement, the term "Cash Percentage" means the
total amount of cash in the Escrow Account on the date of payment pursuant to
this Section 5 divided by the sum of (i) such total amount of cash and (ii) the
product of the number of Escrow Deposit Shares in the Escrow Account as of the
date of payment pursuant to this Section 5 and the Indemnity Share Price.
(b) For purposes of this Agreement, the term "Share Percentage" means one
minus the Cash Percentage.
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5.5 Notwithstanding anything else contained herein to the contrary, the
Common Stockholder Representative (i) shall deliver to the AIL ESOP Trustee,
promptly upon receipt, copies of all notices received by the Common Stockholder
Representative in her capacity as such from EDO, AIL, the Escrow Agent or any
other party, (ii) will not agree (or be deemed to agree by failure to respond to
a notice given or failure to take any other action) to any settlement of any
claim, consent (or be deemed to consent by failure to respond to a notice given
or failure to take any other action) to the release of any amounts in the Escrow
Fund that are attributable to the Merger Shares issued to the AIL ESOP or that
otherwise adversely effects the AIL ESOP, without the prior consent of the AIL
ESOP Trustee, (iii) will consult with the AIL ESOP Trustee in connection with
exercising its authority hereunder, and (iv) has been granted no authority to
act on behalf of the AIL ESOP or any of its property in violation of the
foregoing. Any action required of the Common Stockholder Representative to
dispute a claim of an EDO Indemnitee or otherwise preserve any rights of the AIL
ESOP not taken by the Common Stockholder Representative without the consent of
the AIL ESOP Trustee to refrain from taking such action may be taken by the AIL
ESOP Trustee on behalf of the AIL ESOP. Any action taken in violation of the
foregoing shall be void and of no effect. Any deemed waiver or acquiescence by
reason a failure to take any action without the consent of the AIL ESOP Trustee
shall be void and of no effect, except if the AIL ESOP Trustee shall have
received copies of the notices referred to in clause (i) above, shall have been
notified that the Common Stockholder Representative intends to waive objection
by inaction and shall have failed to take any action its own under the second
preceding sentence within a reasonable time. Any action taken by the AIL ESOP
Trustee shall be effective solely with respect to the AIL ESOP and not with
respect to any other Exchanging Common Stockholder.
6. Distributions to Exchanging Common Stockholders.
6.1 [Intentionally Omitted.]
6.2 Subject to Section 6.3 below, as soon as practicable after the date
that is 45 days after the Survival Date, the Escrow Amount, together with all
income earned thereon, less any amounts distributed to EDO from the Escrow
Amount pursuant to Section 5.3, shall be distributed by the Escrow Agent to the
Exchanging Common Stockholders in accordance with the percentages set forth in
Exhibit A as amended pursuant to Section 6.1(b), provided that EDO may direct
the Escrow Agent to deliver any Escrow Deposit Shares that are to be released
pursuant to this Section 6.2 and that were originally delivered in the Merger in
respect of Common Shares that were subject to pledge to secure loans to the
Exchanging Common Stockholders, into pledge to the extent that the pledgee is
entitled thereto.
6.3 Distributions pursuant to Section 6.2 shall be subject to the proviso
that if any claim(s) asserted by EDO on or prior to the date of such
distribution(s) shall not have been paid or finally determined to be without
merit or the amount of such claim(s) shall not have been finally determined, a
portion of the Escrow Amount having an aggregate value (determined and allocated
between Escrow Deposit Shares and cash as provided in Sections 5.3 and 5.4
above, except that for the purpose of such determination and allocation the date
of distribution pursuant to Section 6.2 shall be deemed to be the date of
payment) equal to the amount of such pending claim(s) on such date shall be
retained and held in escrow in the Escrow Account, until such pending claim(s)
shall have been paid or finally determined to be without merit, whereupon any
remaining portion of the Escrow Amount shall be distributed as provided in
Section 6.2. Any such distribution shall be net of any required tax or other
withholding or deduction.
6.4 For the avoidance of doubt and notwithstanding anything herein to the
contrary, with respect to any Exchanging Common Stockholder, in no event will
the Escrow Agent disburse to EDO Escrow Deposit Shares attributable to such
Exchanging Common Stockholder with a dollar value greater than 15% of the dollar
value of the Aggregate Consideration applicable to such Exchanging Common
Stockholder measured as of the Effective Time.
7. Provisions Concerning the Escrow Agent.
7.1 The duties of the Escrow Agent shall be as expressed herein and the
Escrow Agent shall have no implied duties nor shall the permissive right or
power to take any action be construed as a duty to take such
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action under any circumstances and it shall not be liable except in the event of
its gross negligence or willful misconduct.
7.2 The fees and expenses of the Escrow Agent (including the fees and
expenses of legal counsel engaged pursuant to Section 7.10) shall be paid by
EDO. The Escrow Agent need not take any action under the Escrow Agreement which
may involve it in any expense or liability until indemnified to its satisfaction
for any expense or liability it reasonably believes it may incur.
7.3 Any recitals contained herein shall be deemed to be those of the
parties hereto other than the Escrow Agent.
7.4 The Escrow Agent shall not be required to give any bond or surety or
report to any court despite any statute, custom or rule to the contrary.
7.5 The Escrow Agent shall be protected in acting upon any notice, request,
consent, certificate, order, affidavit, letter, telegram, or other paper or
document believed by it to be genuine and correct and to have been signed or
sent by the proper person or persons.
7.6 The Escrow Agent may execute any of the duties under this Escrow
Agreement by or through agents or receivers.
7.7 The Escrow Agent shall not be required to take notice or be deemed to
have notice of any default or other fact or event under the Agreement unless the
Escrow Agent shall be specifically notified in writing of such default, fact or
event.
7.8 The Escrow Agent may at any time resign from the position created in
the Escrow Agreement by giving thirty (30) days written notice prior to the
proposed resignation date by registered or certified mail to EDO and the Common
Stockholder Representative. However such resignation shall take effect only upon
the appointment of, and acceptance by, a successor mutually acceptable to EDO
and the Common Stockholder Representative. If EDO and the Common Stockholder
Representative fail to agree on the identity of a successor Escrow Agent 15 days
prior to the proposed resignation date, the existing Escrow Agent shall in its
sole discretion choose the successor Escrow Agent. In the event of such
resignation, the Escrow Agent shall deliver all funds, securities and other
property held by it pursuant to this Agreement to the successor Escrow Agent.
Upon receipt of such escrow funds the successor Escrow Agent shall be bound by
all of the provisions hereof.
7.9 In the event the Escrow Agent becomes involved in litigation by reason
hereof, it is hereby authorized to deposit with the Clerk of the Court in which
the litigation is pending any and all funds, securities, or other property held
by it pursuant hereto and thereupon shall stand fully relieved and discharged of
any further duties hereunder. Also, in the event the Escrow Agent is threatened
with litigation by reason hereof, it is hereby authorized to implead all
interested parties in any court of competent jurisdiction and to deposit with
the Clerk of such Court any such funds, securities, or other property held by it
pursuant hereto and thereupon shall stand fully relieved and discharged of any
further duties hereunder.
7.10 The Escrow Agent may engage legal counsel, who may be counsel for any
party to the Escrow Agreement, and shall not be liable for any act or omission
taken or suffered pursuant to the opinion of such counsel.
7.11 Unless specifically required by the terms of the Escrow Agreement, the
Escrow Agent need not take notice of or enforce any other document or
relationship, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any
contract, settlement, arrangement, plan, assignment, pledge, release, decree or
the like, but its duties shall be solely as set out in the Escrow Agreement.
7.12 EDO shall indemnify and save harmless the Escrow Agent from and
against any loss, liability or expense reasonably incurred, without gross
negligence or willful misconduct on its part, arising out of or in connection
with the Escrow Agreement, including the expense of defending itself against any
claim or liability in the premises. This indemnity agreement shall survive the
termination of the Escrow Agreement.
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7.13 The appointment of the Escrow Agent hereunder may be terminated on the
written agreement of EDO and the Common Stockholder Representative communicated
by written notice to the Escrow Agent specifying the proposed date upon which
such termination shall take effect providing that no such termination shall be
effective until the appointment of and acceptance by a successor Escrow Agent.
In the event of such termination, EDO and the Common Stockholder Representative
shall before the date of such termination appoint a mutually acceptable
successor Escrow Agent. If EDO and the Common Stockholder Representative fail to
agree on the identity of a successor Escrow Agent 15 days prior to the date of
such proposed termination, the original Escrow Agent shall, in its sole
discretion, choose the successor Escrow Agent. In the event of such termination,
the Escrow Agent shall deliver all funds, securities and other property held by
it pursuant to this Agreement to the successor Escrow Agent. Upon receipt of
such escrow funds, the successor Escrow Agent shall be bound by all of the
provisions hereof.
8. Notices. (a) All notices, requests, demands, waivers and other
communications to be given by any party hereunder shall be in writing and shall
be (i) mailed by first-class, registered or certified mail, postage prepaid,
(ii) sent by hand delivery or reputable overnight delivery service or (iii)
transmitted by telefax (provided that a copy is also sent by reputable overnight
delivery service) addressed as follows:
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If to EDO Corporation: Copy to
[ ] Debevoise & Plimpton
875 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
Fax: (212) 909-6836
Tel: (212) 909-6000
Attention: Robert F. Quaintance, Jr., Esq.
If to the Escrow Agent Copy to
[ ] [ ]
If to the Common Copy to
Stockholder Representative Kleinberg, Kaplan, Wolff & Cohen, P.C.
551 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York
Fax: (212) 986-8866
Tel: (212) 986-6000
Attention: Harold I. Steinbach, Esq.
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(b) All notices, requests, demands, waivers and other communications to be
given to any Exchanging Common Stockholder by EDO shall be given by the Escrow
Agent in accordance with Section 8(a) promptly, but in no event later than one
business day, after such notice, request, demand, waiver or other communication
was received by the Escrow Agent. If the Escrow Agent receives any notice,
request, demand, waiver or other communications from any Exchanging Common
Stockholder which is intended for EDO, the Escrow Agent shall, promptly, but in
no event later than one business day, after it was received by the Escrow Agent,
forward such notice, request, demand, waiver or other communication to EDO in
accordance with Section 8(a). If the Escrow Agent receives any notice, request,
demand, waiver or other communications from EDO which is intended for the Common
Stockholder Representative, the Escrow Agent shall, promptly, but in no event
later than one business day, after it was received by the Escrow Agent, forward
such notice, request, demand, waiver or other communication to the Common
Stockholder Representative in accordance with Section 8(a).
(c) All such notices, requests, demands, waivers and other communications
shall be deemed to have been given and received (i) if by personal delivery or
telecopy, on the day of such delivery, (ii) if by first-class, registered or
certified mail, on the fifth business day after the mailing thereof or (iii) if
by reputable overnight delivery service, on the day delivered.
9. Amendments; Waivers. The provisions of this Agreement may not be
amended or modified and no waiver hereunder shall be valid and binding except by
a writing duly executed by a party against whom enforcement of the amendment,
modification, supplement or discharge is sought. The failure of any party at
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any time or times to require performance of any provision of this Agreement
shall in no manner affect the rights at a later time to enforce the same. No
waiver by any party of the breach of any term contained in this Agreement,
whether by conduct or otherwise, in any one or more instances, shall be deemed
to be or construed as a further or continuing waiver of any such breach or the
breach of any other term of this Agreement.
10. Severability. If the final determination of a court of competent
jurisdiction declares, that any term or provision hereof is invalid or
unenforceable, (a) the remaining terms and provisions hereof shall be unimpaired
and (b) the invalid or unenforceable term or provision shall be deemed replaced
by a term or provision that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to
expressing the intention of the invalid or unenforceable term or provision.
11. Representatives, Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be
binding upon and inure to the benefit of the respective parties hereto and their
respective successors and assigns, but neither this Agreement nor any right,
interest or obligation hereunder shall be assigned, whether by operation of law
or otherwise by any of the respective parties hereto without the prior written
consent of all of the other parties hereto.
12. No Third-Party Beneficiaries. Except for the Exchanging Common
Stockholders and the EDO Indemnitees all of whom shall be deemed to be
third-party beneficiaries to this Agreement, nothing in this Agreement shall
confer any rights upon any person or entity other than the parties hereto and
their respective successors and permitted assigns.
13. Governing Law. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED IN ALL RESPECTS,
INCLUDING AS TO VALIDITY, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT, BY THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE
STATE OF NEW YORK (EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THE DGCL IS IMPLICATED), WITHOUT GIVING
EFFECT TO THE CONFLICT OF LAWS RULES THEREOF. Solely in connection with the
enforcement of the arbitration provisions of, or an arbitral award made pursuant
to, Section 11.4(a) of the Merger Agreement, each of the parties hereto, for
itself and its successors and assigns hereby irrevocably submits to the
exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of New York and the Federal
courts of the United States of America in each case located in the State, City
and County of New York and hereby waives, and agrees not to assert, as a defense
in any action, suit or proceeding for the enforcement of such provisions or
award, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding
may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue
thereof may not be appropriate or that such provisions or award may not be
enforced in or by such courts, and the parties hereto irrevocably agree that all
claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined
in such a New York State or Federal court. Each of the parties hereto hereby
consents to and grants any such court jurisdiction over the person of such
parties and over the subject matter of any such dispute and agree that mailing
of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in
the manner provided in Section 8 or in such other manner as may be permitted by
law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.
14. Execution in Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any
number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all such
counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same instrument.
15. Miscellaneous. The headings contained in this Agreement are for
reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or
interpretation of this Agreement. The rights and remedies herein provided are
cumulative and are not exclusive of any rights or remedies that any party or
other indemnitee may otherwise have at law or in equity or otherwise.
16. Arbitration. Other than in respect of any matter for which this
Agreement specifies a mechanism for dispute resolution, any dispute in
connection with this Agreement shall be resolved by binding arbitration pursuant
to Section 11.4(a) of the Merger Agreement.
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IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties have executed and delivered this Agreement
as of the date first written above.
EDO CORPORATION
By:
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Name:
Title:
[ESCROW AGENT]
By:
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Name:
Title:
PATRICIA COMISKEY, as Common
Stockholder Representative
By:
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Name:
Title:
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EXHIBIT C
AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED
AIL TECHNOLOGIES INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN
WHEREAS, AIL Technologies Inc. (the "Company") currently maintains the AIL
Technologies Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (As Amended and Restated
Effective as of January 1, 1998) (the "Plan");
WHEREAS, the Company is party to an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as
of January 2, 2000, among EDO Corporation, EDO Acquisition III Corporation and
the Company (the "Merger Agreement");
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 12.1 of the Plan, the Company has reserved the
right to amend the Plan; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4.12 of the Merger Agreement, the Company
desires to amend the Plan, subject to consent of the Plan's Trustee, to provide
that decisions made with respect to unallocated shares under the Plan as to (a)
selling such shares in response to offers to buy and (b) voting on all matters,
will be made in the same proportions as such decisions are made with respect to
allocated shares, and such decisions with respect to allocated shares will be
kept confidential by the Trustee of the Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Plan is amended, effective as of the date hereof, to
delete Section 8 of the Plan in its entirety and insert a new Section 8, in lieu
thereof, to read as follows:
"Exercise of Rights with respect to Company Stock
8.1 In General. All rights with respect to Company Stock shall be
exercised and all directions to tender Company Stock pursuant to a tender
offer shall be made in accordance with the following provisions of this
Section 8.
8.2 Company Stock with respect to which Participants may Direct the
Exercise of Rights. Each Participant or, if the Participant is deceased,
his Beneficiary shall be entitled to direct the exercise of rights with
respect to (a) the number of shares of Company Stock (including fractional
shares of such stock) allocated to his account as of the valuation date
next preceding the occasion for the exercise of rights (less the number of
shares distributed from his account between such valuation date and the
record date with respect to such occasion for the exercise of rights), and
(b) the number of shares of unallocated Company Stock (including fractional
shares of such stock) held in the Trust Fund on the record date (including
Company Stock held in a Loan Suspense Account) which would have been
allocated to the account of any such Participant or the Beneficiary of such
Participant if such unallocated Company Stock had been allocable on such
preceding valuation date.
8.3 Committee to Advise Trustee. The Committee shall determine the
number of shares of Company Stock with respect to which each Participant or
Beneficiary is entitled to direct the exercise rights, as provided in
Subsection 8.2, and, in accordance with the Trust Agreement, shall advise
the Trustee of the name and address of each such Participant or Beneficiary
and the number of shares of Company Stock with respect to which each such
Participant or Beneficiary is entitled to direct the exercise of rights.
8.4 Notice by Trustee to Participants and Participants' Instructions
to Trustee. In accordance with the Trust Agreement, the Trustee shall
notify each Participant or, if applicable, Beneficiary of each occasion for
the exercise of rights with respect to shares of Company Stock and shall
request instructions as to how such rights are to be exercised. As provided
in the Trust Agreement, the Trustee shall determine,
(a) with respect to the election of directors, the percentages of
the shares as to which it has received timely instructions (i) to vote
in favor of all of the nominees as described in any person's proxy
solicitation material so mailed by the Trustee and (ii) to abstain from
voting in the election of directors, and
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(b) with respect to each other proposal giving rise to such
occasion for the exercise of rights, the percentages of the shares as to
which it has received timely instructions (i) to vote in favor of such
proposal, (ii) to vote in opposition to such proposal and (iii) to
abstain from voting on such proposal.
Prior to such occasion for the exercise of rights, the Trustee shall
execute and deliver forms of proxy with respect to all shares of Company
Stock included in the Trust Fund (including without limitation those shares
as to which instructions were not solicited or timely instructions were not
received) apportioning its votes in favor of, its votes against and its
abstentions from voting as to the election of directors and as to each such
proposal in accordance with the percentages so determined, to the extent it
may do so in keeping with its fiduciary responsibilities under ERISA. All
instructions received by the Trustee as to the exercise of rights with
respect to shares of Company Stock shall be held by the Trustee in
confidence and shall not be divulged to any Employer, to any officer or
employee thereof or to any other person.
8.5 Tender Offers.
(a) Company Stock Which Participants May Direct the Trustee to
Tender. In the event of a tender offer for any shares of Company Stock
held in the Trust Fund each Participant or Beneficiary shall be entitled to
direct the Trustee to tender (a) the number of shares of Company Stock
(including fractional shares of such stock) allocated to his account as of
the valuation date next preceding the commencement of the tender offer
(less the number of shares distributed from his account between such
valuation date and the last date upon which shares may be tendered pursuant
to the tender offer), and (b) the number of shares of such stock held in
the Trust Fund on the date of the commencement of the tender offer
(including Company Stock held in a Loan Suspense Account) which would have
been allocated to the account of any such Participant or the Beneficiary of
such Participant if such unallocated Company Stock had been allocable on
such preceding valuation date.
(b) Committee to Advise Trustee. The Committee shall determine the
number of shares of Company Stock with which each Participant or
Beneficiary is entitled to direct the Trustee to tender pursuant to
Subsection 8.5(a), and, in accordance with the Trust Agreement, shall
advise the Trustee of the name of each such Participant or Beneficiary and
the number of shares of Company Stock which each such Participant or
Beneficiary is entitled to direct the Trustee to tender.
(c) Notice by Company to Participants and Participants' Instructions
to Trustee with respect to Directions to Tender. The Company shall provide
to each Participant or, if applicable, Beneficiary (1) a copy of such
long-form or summary publication as is published in a newspaper in respect
of the tender offer, (2) a statement of the number of full and fractional
shares of Company Stock which the Participant or Beneficiary may direct the
Trustee to tender, and (3) the means by which the Participant or
Beneficiary may direct the Trustee to tender. The Company shall establish
and pay for a means, such as (but not limited to) Datagram, by which a
Participant or Beneficiary may expeditiously instruct the Trustee to tender
the Company Stock. As provided in the Trust Agreement, the Trustee shall
tender, to the extent it may so act in keeping with its fiduciary
responsibilities under ERISA, only that number of shares of Company Stock
for which the Trustee has received instructions from Participants or, if
applicable, Beneficiaries to tender. The Trustee shall not, to the extent
it may so act in keeping with its fiduciary responsibilities under ERISA,
tender shares of Company Stock for which it has not received instructions
to tender. A Participant or Beneficiary who has previously instructed the
Trustee to tender may instruct the Trustee to withdraw, and the Trustee
shall withdraw, from the tender offer the shares of Company Stock
previously tendered pursuant to such Participant's, or Beneficiary's
directions. A Participant or Beneficiary shall not be limited as to the
number of instructions to tender or withdraw that the Participant or
Beneficiary may give to the Trustee.
(d) General. The Trustee shall have no duty to solicit directions
from Participants or Beneficiaries. The Trustee shall have no liability
with respect to the tender or failure to tender of any shares of Company
Stock made in accordance with the provisions of this Section 8.5.
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Notwithstanding the above, no Participant or Beneficiary shall have by
reason of this Section 8.5, any right, title and interest in such Company
Stock other than the right to instruct the Trustee with respect to such
Company Stock as set forth in this Section 8."
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this amendment to be
executed by its duly authorized officers this 2nd day of January, 2000.
AIL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
By:
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Name:
Title:
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EXHIBIT D
RESOLUTIONS
OF EDO CORPORATION RELATING
TO THE EXPANSION OF THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS AND THE ELECTION
AND THE NOMINATION OF CERTAIN
PERSONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WHEREAS, EDO Corporation, a New York corporation (the "Corporation"), EDO
Acquisition III Corporation, a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Corporation ("Merger Sub"), and AIL Technologies Inc., a
Delaware corporation ("AIL"), intend to enter into an Agreement and Plan of
Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), providing for the Merger (the "Merger") of AIL
with and into Merger Sub;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it hereby resolved as follows:
EXPANSION OF THE SIZE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
RESOLVED, that, immediately following the closing of the Merger and in
accordance with Sections 2.02 and 2.08 of the By-Laws of the Corporation, the
size of the full Board of Directors shall be increased to consist of eleven
directors.
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS TO THE NEWLY CREATED DIRECTORSHIPS
RESOLVED, that, immediately following the closing of the Merger, each of
Neil A. Armstrong and Ronald L. Leach shall be elected as a director of the
Corporation, each to hold office until the next annual meeting of the
shareholders of the Corporation or until his successor shall have been elected
and shall qualify, or until his earlier death, resignation or removal as
provided in the By-Laws of the Corporation.
NOMINATIONS OF CERTAIN PERSONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE NEXT ANNUAL
MEETING OF THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE CORPORATION
RESOLVED, that each of Neil A. Armstrong and Ronald L. Leach be, and each
hereby is nominated for election to the Board of Directors of the Corporation at
the next annual meeting of the shareholders of the Corporation, with Neil A.
Armstrong being nominated to serve as a member of the class of directors that
will hold office until 2003 and with Ronald L. Leach being nominated to serve as
a member of the class of directors that will hold office until 2002.
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EXHIBIT E
FORM OF ELECTION FORM
Reference is made to the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger
Agreement"), dated as of January 2, 2000, among EDO Corporation ("EDO"), EDO
Acquisition III Corporation and AIL Technologies Inc. ("AIL"). All capitalized
terms in this Election Form that are not defined herein shall have the meanings
set forth in the Merger Agreement; provided that, solely for purposes of this
Election Form, the term "Exchanging Common Stockholders" shall include the
Common Stockholders party to the Management Stock Purchase Agreement.
The undersigned understands that, by executing and delivering this Election
Form within ten Business Days after the Closing, he, she or it may elect to pay
indemnity claims made by EDO in cash. The undersigned also understands that the
decision whether to pay in cash is irrevocable and may not be changed once this
Election Form has been executed and delivered. The undersigned further
understands that the election under this Election Form is subject to the
limitations set forth in Section 9.6(a) of the Merger Agreement.
The undersigned hereby elects to pay all indemnity claims to EDO in cash.
The terms of the indemnity, the method of payment and related matters are
more fully described and governed by the terms of the Merger Agreement and the
Escrow Agreement.
The undersigned hereby represents and warrants to EDO as follows:
(a) Immediately prior to the Effective Time, the undersigned was the
record holder of shares of common stock, par value $0.10 per
share, of AIL.
(b) The undersigned has full power and authority to execute and
deliver this Election Form.
(c) The undersigned has received copies of and has read the Merger
Agreement, the Proxy Statement and the Registration Statement.
The undersigned agrees to be bound by all of the provisions of Sections 9
("Indemnification"), 10 ("Definitions") and 11 ("Miscellaneous") of the Merger
Agreement (other than Sections 11.1 and 11.2 thereof) to the same extent as if
the undersigned had been an original signatory of the Merger Agreement. The
undersigned understands and agrees that he, she or it is an Exchanging Common
Stockholder for all purposes of the Merger Agreement, including the provisions
of Sections 9, 10 and 11 thereof. The undersigned further irrevocably appoints
(i) Patricia Comiskey, (ii) in the event of the death, disability, termination
of employment or absence of Patricia Comiskey, Jerry Reynolds and (iii) in the
event of the death, termination of employment or disability of both Patricia
Comiskey and Jerry Reynolds, such other persons as a majority in interest of the
remaining Exchanging Common Stockholders shall designate, as the undersigned's
agent, proxy and attorney-in-fact for all purposes in connection with the Merger
Agreement and the Escrow Agreement and agrees that such person may represent and
bind the undersigned to the fullest extent permitted under Sections 9.2, 9.4 and
11.13 of the Merger Agreement and as provided under the Escrow Agreement.
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This Election Form is hereby executed on the day of
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Please send an executed copy Address for Notices and
of this Election Form to: Return of Shares
EDO Corporation (if applicable):
60 East 42nd Street -------------------------------------
Suite 5010 ---------------------------
New York, New York 10165 ---------------------------
Attention: Marvin Genzer
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ANNEX B
DISSENTER'S APPRAISAL RIGHTS
DELAWARE GENERAL CORPORATION LAW, 8 DEL. C. SEC.262 APPRAISAL RIGHTS
(a) Any stockholder of a corporation of this State who holds shares of
stock on the date of the making of a demand pursuant to subsection (d) of this
section with respect to such shares, who continuously holds such shares through
the effective date of the merger or consolidation, who has otherwise complied
with subsection (d) of this section and who has neither voted in favor of the
merger or consolidation nor consented thereto in writing pursuant to sec.228 of
this title shall be entitled to an appraisal by the Court of Chancery of the
fair value of the stockholder's shares of stock under the circumstances
described in subsections (b) and (c) of this section. As used in this section,
the word "stockholder" means a holder of record of stock in a stock corporation
and also a member of record of a nonstock corporation; the words "stock" and
"share" mean and include what is ordinarily meant by those words and also
membership or membership interest of a member of a nonstock corporation; and the
words "depository receipt" mean a receipt or other instrument issued by a
depository representing an interest in one or more shares, or fractions thereof,
solely of stock of a corporation, which stock is deposited with the depository.
(b) Appraisal rights shall be available for the shares of any class or
series of stock of a constituent corporation in a merger or consolidation to be
effected pursuant to sec.251 (other than a merger effected pursuant to
sec.251(g) of this title), sec.252, sec.254, sec.257, sec.258, sec.263 or
sec.264 of this title.
(1) Provided, however, that no appraisal rights under this section
shall be available for the shares of any class or series of stock, which
stock, or depositary receipts in respect thereof, at the record date fixed
to determine the stockholders entitled to receive notice of and to vote at
the meeting of stockholders to act upon the agreement of merger or
consolidation, were either (i) listed on a national securities exchange or
designated as a national market system security on an interdealer quotation
system by the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. or (ii) held
of record by more than 2,000 holders; and further provided that no
appraisal rights shall be available for any shares of stock of the
constituent corporation surviving a merger if the merger did not require
for its approval the vote of the stockholders of the surviving corporation
as provided in subsection (f) of sec.251 of this title.
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, appraisal rights
under this section shall be available for the shares of any class or series
of stock of a constituent corporation if the holders thereof are required
by the terms of an agreement of merger or consolidation pursuant to
sec.sec.251, 252, 254, 257, 258, 263 and 264 of this title to accept for
such stock anything except:
a. Shares of stock of the corporation surviving or resulting from
such merger or consolidation, or depository receipts in respect thereof;
b. Shares of stock of any other corporation, or depository receipts
in respect thereof, which shares of stock (or depository receipts in
respect thereof) or depository receipts at the effective date of the
merger or consolidation will be either listed on a national securities
exchange or designated as a national market system security on an
interdealer quotation system by the National Association of Securities
Dealers, Inc. or held of record by more than 2,000 holders;
c. Cash in lieu of fractional shares or fractional depository
receipts described in the foregoing subparagraphs a. and b. of this
paragraph; or
d. Any combination of the shares of stock, depository receipts and
cash in lieu of fractional shares or fractional depository receipts
described in the foregoing subparagraphs a., b. and c. of this
paragraph.
(3) In the event all of the stock of a subsidiary Delaware corporation
party to a merger effected under sec.253 of this title is not owned by the
parent corporation immediately prior to the merger, appraisal rights shall
be available for the shares of the subsidiary Delaware corporation.
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(c) Any corporation may provide in its certificate of incorporation that
appraisal rights under this section shall be available for the shares of any
class or series of its stock as a result of an amendment to its certificate of
incorporation, any merger or consolidation in which the corporation is a
constituent corporation or the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of
the corporation. If the certificate of incorporation contains such a provision,
the procedures of this section, including those set forth in subsections (d) and
(e) of this section, shall apply as nearly as is practicable.
(d) Appraisal rights shall be perfected as follows:
(1) If a proposed merger or consolidation for which appraisal rights
are provided under this section is to be submitted for approval at a
meeting of stockholders, the corporation, not less than 20 days prior to
the meeting, shall notify each of its stockholders who was such on the
record date for such meeting with respect to shares for which appraisal
rights are available pursuant to subsection (b) or (c) hereof that
appraisal rights are available for any or all of the shares of the
constituent corporations, and shall include in such notice a copy of this
section. Each stockholder electing to demand the appraisal of such
stockholder's shares shall deliver to the corporation, before the taking of
the vote on the merger or consolidation, a written demand for appraisal of
such stockholder's shares. A proxy or vote against the merger or
consolidation shall not constitute such a demand. A stockholder electing to
take such action must do so by a separate written demand, as herein
provided. Within 10 days after the effective date of such merger or
consolidation, the surviving or resulting corporation shall notify each
stockholder of each constituent corporation who has complied with this
subsection and has not voted in favor of or consented to the merger or
consolidation of the date that the merger or consolidation has become
effective; or
(2) If the merger or consolidation was approved pursuant to sec.228 or
sec.253 of this title, each constituent corporation, either before the
effective date of the merger or consolidation or within ten days
thereafter, shall notify each of the holders of any class or series of
stock of such constituent corporation who are entitled to appraisal rights
of the approval of the merger or consolidation and that appraisal rights
are available for any or all shares of such class or series of stock of
such constituent corporation, and shall include in such notice a copy of
this section; provided that, if the notice is given on or after the
effective date of the merger or consolidation, such notice shall be given
by the surviving or resulting corporation to all such holders of any class
or series of stock of a constituent corporation that are entitled to
appraisal rights. Such notice may, and, if given on or after the effective
date of the merger or consolidation, shall, also notify such stockholders
of the effective date of the merger or consolidation. Any stockholder
entitled to appraisal rights may, within 20 days after the date of mailing
of such notice, demand in writing from the surviving or resulting
corporation the appraisal of such holder's shares. Such demand will be
sufficient if it reasonably informs the corporation of the identity of the
stockholder and that the stockholder intends thereby to demand the
appraisal of such holder's shares. If such notice did not notify
stockholders of the effective date of the merger or consolidation, either
(i) each such constituent corporation shall send a second notice before the
effective date of the merger or consolidation notifying each of the holders
of any class or series of stock of such constituent corporation that are
entitled to appraisal rights of the effective date of the merger or
consolidation or (ii) the surviving or resulting corporation shall send
such a second notice to all such holders on or within 10 days after such
effective date; provided, however, that if such second notice is sent more
than 20 days following the sending of the first notice, such second notice
need only be sent to each stockholder who is entitled to appraisal rights
and who has demanded appraisal of such holder's shares in accordance with
this subsection. An affidavit of the secretary or assistant secretary or of
the transfer agent of the corporation that is required to give either
notice that such notice has been given shall, in the absence of fraud, be
prima facie evidence of the facts stated therein. For purposes of
determining the stockholders entitled to receive either notice, each
constituent corporation may fix, in advance, a record date that shall be
not more than 10 days prior to the date the notice is given, provided, that
if the notice is given on or after the effective date of the merger or
consolidation, the record date shall be such effective date. If no record
date is fixed and the notice is given prior to the effective date, the
record date shall be the close of business on the day next preceding the
day on which the notice is given.
(e) Within 120 days after the effective date of the merger or
consolidation, the surviving or resulting corporation or any stockholder who has
complied with subsections (a) and (d) hereof and who is otherwise
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entitled to appraisal rights, may file a petition in the Court of Chancery
demanding a determination of the value of the stock of all such stockholders.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time within 60 days after the effective
date of the merger or consolidation, any stockholder shall have the right to
withdraw such stockholder's demand for appraisal and to accept the terms offered
upon the merger or consolidation. Within 120 days after the effective date of
the merger or consolidation, any stockholder who has complied with the
requirements of subsections (a) and (d) hereof, upon written request, shall be
entitled to receive from the corporation surviving the merger or resulting from
the consolidation a statement setting forth the aggregate number of shares not
voted in favor of the merger or consolidation and with respect to which demands
for appraisal have been received and the aggregate number of holders of such
shares. Such written statement shall be mailed to the stockholder within 10 days
after such stockholder's written request for such a statement is received by the
surviving or resulting corporation or within 10 days after expiration of the
period for delivery of demands for appraisal under subsection (d) hereof,
whichever is later.
(f) Upon the filing of any such petition by a stockholder, service of a
copy thereof shall be made upon the surviving or resulting corporation, which
shall within 20 days after such service file in the office of the Register in
Chancery in which the petition was filed a duly verified list containing the
names and addresses of all stockholders who have demanded payment for their
shares and with whom agreements as to the value of their shares have not been
reached by the surviving or resulting corporation. If the petition shall be
filed by the surviving or resulting corporation, the petition shall be
accompanied by such a duly verified list. The Register in Chancery, if so
ordered by the Court, shall give notice of the time and place fixed for the
hearing of such petition by registered or certified mail to the surviving or
resulting corporation and to the stockholders shown on the list at the addresses
therein stated. Such notice shall also be given by 1 or more publications at
least 1 week before the day of the hearing, in a newspaper of general
circulation published in the City of Wilmington, Delaware or such publication as
the Court deems advisable. The forms of the notices by mail and by publication
shall be approved by the Court, and the costs thereof shall be borne by the
surviving or resulting corporation.
(g) At the hearing on such petition, the Court shall determine the
stockholders who have complied with this section and who have become entitled to
appraisal rights. The Court may require the stockholders who have demanded an
appraisal for their shares and who hold stock represented by certificates to
submit their certificates of stock to the Register in Chancery for notation
thereon of the pendency of the appraisal proceedings; and if any stockholder
fails to comply with such direction, the Court may dismiss the proceedings as to
such stockholder.
(h) After determining the stockholders entitled to an appraisal, the Court
shall appraise the shares, determining their fair value exclusive of any element
of value arising from the accomplishment or expectation of the merger or
consolidation, together with a fair rate of interest, if any, to be paid upon
the amount determined to be the fair value. In determining such fair value, the
Court shall take into account all relevant factors. In determining the fair rate
of interest, the Court may consider all relevant factors, including the rate of
interest which the surviving or resulting corporation would have had to pay to
borrow money during the pendency of the proceeding. Upon application by the
surviving or resulting corporation or by any stockholder entitled to participate
in the appraisal proceeding, the Court may, in its discretion, permit discovery
or other pretrial proceedings and may proceed to trial upon the appraisal prior
to the final determination of the stockholder entitled to an appraisal. Any
stockholder whose name appears on the list filed by the surviving or resulting
corporation pursuant to subsection (f) of this section and who has submitted
such stockholder's certificates of stock to the Register in Chancery, if such is
required, may participate fully in all proceedings until it is finally
determined that such stockholder is not entitled to appraisal rights under this
section.
(i) The Court shall direct the payment of the fair value of the shares,
together with interest, if any, by the surviving or resulting corporation to the
stockholders entitled thereto. Interest may be simple or compound, as the Court
may direct. Payment shall be so made to each such stockholder, in the case of
holders of uncertificated stock forthwith, and the case of holders of shares
represented by certificates upon the surrender to the corporation of the
certificates representing such stock. The Court's decree may be enforced as
other decrees in the Court of Chancery may be enforced, whether such surviving
or resulting corporation be a corporation of this State or of any state.
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(j) The costs of the proceeding may be determined by the Court and taxed
upon the parties as the Court deems equitable in the circumstances. Upon
application of a stockholder, the Court may order all or a portion of the
expenses incurred by any stockholder in connection with the appraisal
proceeding, including, without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees and the
fees and expenses of experts, to be charged pro rata against the value of all
the shares entitled to an appraisal.
(k) From and after the effective date of the merger or consolidation, no
stockholder who has demanded appraisal rights as provided in subsection (d) of
this section shall be entitled to vote such stock for any purpose or to received
payment of dividends or other distributions on the stock (except dividends or
other distributions payable to stockholders of record at a date which is prior
to the effective date of the merger or consolidation); provided, however, that
if no petition for an appraisal shall be filed within the time provided in
subsection (e) of this section, or if such stockholder shall deliver to the
surviving or resulting corporation a written withdrawal of such stockholder's
demand for an appraisal and an acceptance of the merger or consolidation, either
within 60 days after the effective date of the merger or consolidation as
provided in subsection (e) of this section or thereafter with the written
approval of the corporation, then the right of such stockholder to an appraisal
shall cease. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no appraisal proceeding in the Court
of Chancery shall be dismissed as to any stockholder without the approval of the
Court, and such approval may be conditioned upon such terms as the Court deems
just.
(l) The shares of the surviving or resulting corporation to which the
shares of such objecting stockholders would have been converted had they
assented to the merger or consolidation shall have the status of authorized and
unissued shares of the surviving or resulting corporation.
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ANNEX C
OPINION OF A.G. EDWARDS
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[LETTERHEAD TO COME]
January 2, 2000
The Board of Directors
EDO Corporation
60 East 42(nd) Street, Suite 5010
New York, NY 10165
Gentlemen:
You have requested our opinion as to the fairness, from a financial point of
view, to the shareholders (the "Shareholders") of the outstanding shares of
common stock and preferred stock of EDO Corporation (the "Company") of the
consideration to be paid by the Company for each share of common stock and
preferred stock ("AIL Stock") of AIL Technologies Inc. ("AIL") pursuant to the
Stock Purchase Agreements (the "Stock Purchase Agreements") dated as of January
2, 2000 between the Company and Eaton Corporation ("Eaton") and between the
Company and certain members of AIL Management ("Management") and pursuant to the
Agreement and Plan of Merger dated January 2, 2000 (collectively with the Stock
Purchase Agreements, the "Agreements") by and among the Company, EDO Acquisition
Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company ("Merger Sub") and AIL. Pursuant
to the Agreements, the Company shall purchase certain shares of AIL Stock for
cash from Eaton and Management and then AIL shall be merged with and into Merger
Sub (the "Merger"). As a result of the Merger, the separate corporate existence
of AIL shall cease and Merger Sub shall continue as a wholly-owned subsidiary of
the Company. The sum of such transactions pursuant to the Agreements are
referred to as the "Transaction".
A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. ("A.G. Edwards"), as part of its investment banking
business, is regularly engaged in the valuation of businesses and their
securities in connection with mergers and acquisitions, negotiated
underwritings, competitive biddings, secondary distributions of listed and
unlisted securities, private placements and valuations for estate, corporate or
other purposes. We are not aware of any present or contemplated relationship
between A.G. Edwards, the Company, or the Company's directors and officers or
its shareholders, or AIL, its directors, officers and shareholders, which in our
opinion would affect our ability to render a fair and independent opinion in
this matter.
In connection with this opinion, we have, among other things:
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i.) reviewed the Agreements and related documents;
ii.) reviewed certain historical financial statements and
financial projections for the Company and AIL;
iii.) reviewed the Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Employee
Stock Ownership Trust documents for the Company's and AIL's
ESOPs;
iv.) discussed with Philpott, Ball & Company and the Company's
management the nature of the negotiations of the terms of
the Transaction;
v.) held discussions with management of the Company and AIL
regarding the past and current business operations,
financial condition and future prospects of the Company and
AIL, including information relating to the strategic,
financial and operational benefits anticipated from the
Transaction;
vi.) reviewed the industries in which the Company and AIL
operate;
vii.) reviewed the relative economic and voting interests of the
Company and AIL implied in the Transaction based on a range
of potential stock prices for the Company;
viii.) reviewed the Company's and AIL's relative implied
stand-alone and pro forma values based on a range of
potential stock prices for the Company;
ix.) reviewed the Company's and AIL's relative contributions to
the pro forma combined revenue, EBITDA, EBIT, net income,
book value and funded backlog;
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x.) reviewed the pro forma financial impact to the Company of
the Transaction and giving effect to certain cost saving
synergies as estimated by the Company's management;
xi.) compared certain financial information for the Company and
AIL, including the valuation in the Transaction, with
similar information and stock market information for certain
other companies, the securities of which are publicly
traded;
xii.) compared certain financial information for AIL, including
the valuation in the Transaction, with similar information
for certain recent business combinations in the defense
equipment and services industries;
xiii.) reviewed the relative valuations of the Company and AIL
based on discounted present values of their respective
projected cash flows; and
xiv.) completed such other studies and analyses that we considered
appropriate.
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In preparing our opinion, A.G. Edwards has assumed and relied upon, without
independent verification, the accuracy and completeness of all financial and
other information publicly available or that was supplied or otherwise made
available to us by the Company and AIL. We have not been engaged to, and
therefore we have not, verified the accuracy or completeness of any of such
information. A.G. Edwards has been informed and assumed that the financial
projections supplied to, discussed with or otherwise made available to us
reflect the best currently available estimates and judgments of the managements
of the Company and AIL as to the expected future financial performance of the
Company and AIL, in each case on a stand-alone basis and after giving effect to
the Transaction, including, without limitation, the projected cost savings and
operating synergies resulting from the Transaction as projected by the
management of the Company. A.G. Edwards has not independently verified such
information or assumptions, nor do we express any opinion with respect thereto.
We have not made any independent valuation or appraisal of the assets or
liabilities of the Company or AIL, nor have we been furnished with any such
appraisals. A.G. Edwards has relied upon the assurances of the management of the
Company and AIL that they are not aware of any facts that would make such
information inaccurate or misleading. A.G. Edwards is not capable of
independently assessing the probability of success of new technology
applications being pursued by the Company or AIL, nor was is possible for A.G.
Edwards to review in detail certain classified AIL contracts.
In performing its analyses, A.G. Edwards made numerous assumptions with respect
to the defense equipment and services industry, the various commercial and
defense industries in which the Company and AIL operate, general business and
economic conditions and government regulations, which are beyond the control of
the Company and AIL. The analyses performed by A.G. Edwards are not necessarily
indicative of actual values or actual future results, which may be significantly
more or less favorable than suggested by such analyses. Such analyses were
prepared solely as part of A.G. Edwards' analysis of the fairness, from a
financial point of view, to the Shareholders, of the consideration paid pursuant
to the Agreements, and are being provided to the Board of Directors of the
Company in connection with the delivery of this fairness opinion.
In rendering our opinion, A.G. Edwards has also assumed that the Transaction
will be accounted for as a "purchase" business combination in accordance with
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and that the Transaction will be
consummated on the terms contained in the Agreements, without any waiver of any
material terms or conditions by the Company.
A.G. Edwards' opinion is necessarily based on economic, market and other
conditions as in effect on, and the information made available to us as of, the
date hereof. Our opinion as expressed herein, in any event, is limited to the
fairness, from a financial point of view, to the Shareholders, of the
consideration to be paid by the Company pursuant to the Agreements.
It is understood that this letter is solely for the confidential use of the
Board of Directors of the Company. This opinion may not be reproduced,
summarized, described, characterized, excerpted from, referred to or given to
any other person for any purpose without our prior written consent except that
this opinion may be included in its entirety and the procedures followed in
rendering the opinion may be summarized (each summary to be reviewed and
approved by A.G. Edwards) in any proxy materials to be distributed to the
Company's shareholders regarding a Transaction.
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Based upon and subject to the foregoing, it is our opinion that, as of the date
hereof, the consideration to be paid by the Company pursuant to the Agreements
is fair, from a financial point of view, to the Shareholders.
Very truly yours,
A.G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.
By: /s/ Douglas E. Reynolds
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Douglas E. Reynolds
Managing Director-Investment
Banking
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ANNEX D
OPINION OF HOULIHAN LOKEY
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[LOGO TO COME]
December 30, 1999
To the Board of Directors of
AIL Technologies, Inc.
Gentlemen:
We understand that pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of
December , 1999 (the "Agreement"), AIL Technologies, Inc. ("AIL"), a Delaware
corporation, intends to merge with and into EDO Acquisition Corp. ("Merger
Sub"), a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of EDO Corporation
("EDO"), a New York corporation, (the "Merger").
We understand that under the Agreement all of the shares of common stock
("Common Shares") of AIL (excluding Common Shares and shares of preferred stock
of AIL ("Preferred Shares") held by Eaton Corporation ("Eaton") and those
specific Common Shares involved in the Management Stock Sale (as defined
below)), (the "Continuing AIL Shareholders") will be exchanged for an aggregate
of 6,553,229 shares of EDO common stock ("EDO Common Stock"). In addition, just
prior to closing, EDO will purchase 754,598 Common Shares from Eaton,
representing all of the Common Shares owned by Eaton for $5,610,160, and 5,873
Preferred Shares from Eaton representing all of the issued and outstanding
Preferred Shares for its liquidation preference of $5,873,000, for a total
purchase price of $11,438,160 in cash (the "Eaton Transaction").
Furthermore, just prior to closing, EDO will acquire 225,000 Common Shares from
certain members of the AIL management team for a total consideration equal to
the product of (i) the average closing price for EDO Common Stock for the five
days prior to the closing, (ii) the Exchange Ratio (as defined below) and (iii)
225,000 (the "Management Stock Sale"). Together, the Merger, the Eaton
Transaction and the Management Stock Sale are collectively referred to as the
Transaction. Giving effect to the cancellation of the securities acquired in the
Eaton Transaction and the Management Stock Sale, and assuming 5,104,183
outstanding Common Shares, calculated on a fully diluted basis, are outstanding
at closing, the Merger results in an exchange ratio of 1.2839 (the "Exchange
Ratio").
The Transaction is conditioned upon, among other things, approval by the
respective shareholders of AIL and EDO, including the Trustees of each company's
Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin Capital ("Houlihan Lokey"), as part of its
investment banking business, is regularly engaged in the valuation of businesses
and their securities in connection with recapitalizations, mergers and
acquisitions, underwritings, private placements and valuations for corporate and
other purposes. In the past, an affiliate of Houlihan Lokey has been involved in
providing certain financial advisory services to AIL, and to the trustee of the
AIL Technologies, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and has received fees in
connection therewith customary with those in the industry. AIL has agreed to
provide indemnification to Houlihan Lokey and certain other parties in
accordance with the engagement letter between AIL and Houlihan Lokey dated April
14, 1999. Houlihan Lokey is also receiving a fee from AIL in conjunction with
the Merger, a significant portion of which is contingent upon consummation of
the Merger, and to render the opinion expressed herein.
You have requested our opinion ("Opinion") as to whether the Exchange Ratio is
fair to the Continuing AIL Shareholders. This Opinion does not address the
fairness of the Eaton Transaction or the Management Stock Sale, nor does it
address AIL's underlying business decision to effect the Transaction or any part
thereof. We have not been requested to, and did not, initiate any discussions
with third parties with respect to alternatives to the Transaction. We have not
been asked to express an opinion as to the relative merits of the Transaction
compared to any alternative business strategies that might exist for the AIL.
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In connection with this Opinion, we have made such reviews, analyses and
inquiries, as we have deemed necessary and appropriate under the circumstances.
Among other things, we have:
(1) Reviewed the draft Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated December 12,
1999;
(2) Reviewed AIL's annual report to shareholders for the fiscal year
ending December 31, 1998, quarterly reports for the quarters ending
March 31, 1999 and June 30, 1999, as well as preliminary internal
financial statements for the nine months ending September 30, 1999;
(3) Reviewed EDO's annual reports to shareholders on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ending December 31, 1998, and quarterly reports on Form
10-Q for the quarters ending March 31, 1999, June 30, 1999 and
September 30, 1999;
(4) Reviewed EDO's definitive proxy statement dated March 17, 1999;
(5) Reviewed internal divisional business plans for EDO for fiscal 1999,
which include five-year business forecasts with detail by program;
(6) Reviewed the Offering Memorandum for the potential sale of EDO's
Barnes division as prepared by EDO management and Schroders & Co.,
Inc. as the company's investment banking advisor, dated February 1999;
(7) Reviewed AIL's forecasted revenues and gross profits by program
prepared by AIL management for the fiscal years 1999 through 2002;
(8) Reviewed financial forecasts prepared by AIL management for the fiscal
years ending December 31, 1999 through 2003;
(9) Reviewed financial forecasts prepared by EDO management for the fiscal
years ending December 31, 1999 through 2004;
(10) Met with certain members of senior management of AIL and EDO to
discuss operations, financial condition, future prospects, and
projected financial performance of the business units of each
respective company as well as of a combined entity;
(11) Visited certain facilities and business affiliates of AIL and EDO;
(12) Reviewed publicly available financial statements and recent news items
for companies that we deemed comparable to AIL and EDO;
(13) Reviewed the financial terms of other business combinations that we
deem comparable where publicly available;
(14) Reviewed the historical stock price of EDO Common Stock; and
(15) Conducted other studies, analyses and inquiries, as we have deemed
appropriate.
For purposes of this Opinion, we have relied on the accuracy and completeness of
all information that was publicly available, supplied or otherwise communicated
to us by AIL and EDO and we have not independently verified such information. In
addition, we have relied upon and assumed, without independent verification,
that the financial forecasts and projections provided to us have been reasonably
prepared on bases reflecting the best currently available estimates of senior
management of the respective companies, as to the future financial results and
condition of each firm, and that there has been no material change in the
assets, financial condition, business or prospects of AIL or EDO from that
reflected in the documents set forth above. We have also assumed that the Merger
will qualify for Federal income tax purposes as a reorganization under the
provisions of Section 368 of the Internal Revenue Code and will be treated as a
purchase for accounting purposes.
We have not independently verified the accuracy and completeness of the
information supplied to us with respect to AIL or EDO and do not assume any
responsibility with respect to such information. We have not made an independent
evaluation or appraisal of any of the properties, assets or liabilities
(contingent or
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otherwise) of AIL or EDO. Our Opinion is necessarily based on business,
economic, market and other conditions as they exist and can be evaluated by us
at the date of this letter (including, without limitation, the market prices of
the EDO Common Stock).
AIL and EDO, like other companies and any business entities analyzed by Houlihan
Lokey or which are otherwise involved in any manner in connection with this
Opinion, could be materially affected by complications that may occur, or may be
anticipated to occur, in computer-related applications as a result of the year
change from 1999 to 2000 (the "Y2K Issue"). In accordance with long-standing
practice and procedure, Houlihan Lokey's services are not designed to detect the
likelihood and extent of the effect of the Y2K Issue, directly or indirectly, on
the financial condition and/or operations of a business. Further, Houlihan Lokey
has no responsibility with regard to AIL's or EDO's efforts to make their
respective systems, or other's systems (including their respective vendors and
service providers), Year 2000 compliant on a timely basis. Accordingly, Houlihan
Lokey shall not be responsible for any effect of the Y2K Issue on the matters
set forth in this Opinion.
This Opinion does not constitute a recommendation to any shareholder of AIL, as
to whether such shareholder should approve the Transaction. No opinion is
expressed herein as to the price at which the EDO Common Stock may trade at any
time.
This Opinion is for the information of the Board of Directors of the Company
only and is solely for use in its consideration of the fairness of the
Transaction, from a financial point of view, to the Continuing AIL Shareholders
and may not be used for any other purpose or referred to without our prior
written consent. Without limiting the foregoing, we hereby consent to your
reference to our opinion in, and the inclusion of our opinion as an exhibit to,
the consent solicitation, proxy statement and registration statement on Form
S-4.
Based upon, and subject to, the foregoing, and in reliance thereon, it is our
opinion that the Exchange Ratio is fair to the Continuing AIL Shareholders from
a financial point of view.
HOULIHAN LOKEY HOWARD & ZUKIN CAPITAL
/s/ Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin Capital
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
ITEM 20. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
With certain limitations, Sections 721 through 726 of the Business
Corporation Law of the State of New York permit a corporation to indemnify any
of its directors or officers made, or threatened to be made, a party to an
action or proceeding by reason of the fact that such person was a director or
officer of such corporation unless a judgment or other final adjudication
adverse to the director or officer establishes that his or her acts were
committed in bad faith or were the result of active and deliberative dishonesty
and were material to the cause of action so adjudicated, or that he or she
personally gained in fact financial profit or other advantage to which he or she
was not legally entitled.
Section 402(b) of the Business Corporation Law of the State of New York
permits New York corporations to eliminate or limit the personal liability of
directors to the corporation or its shareholders for damages for any breach of
duty in such capacity except liability (i) of a director (a) whose acts or
omissions were in bad faith, involved intentional misconduct or a knowing
violation of law, (b) who personally gained a financial profit or other
advantage to which he or she was not legally entitled or (c) whose acts violated
certain other provisions of New York law or (ii) for acts or omissions prior to
May 4, 1988.
The by-laws of EDO provide that EDO shall indemnify any person made, or
threatened to be made, a party to an action or proceeding (other than one by or
in the right of EDO to procure judgement in its favor), whether civil or
criminal , including an action by or in the right of any other corporation which
any director or officer of EDO served in any capacity at the request of EDO, by
reason of the fact that he, his testator or interstate, was a director or
officer of EDO, or served such other corporation in any capacity, against
judgements, fines, amounts paid in settlement and reasonable expenses, including
attorneys' fees actually and necessarily incurred as a result of such action or
proceeding, if such director or officer acted, in good faith, for a purpose
which he reasonably believed to be in, or, in the case of service of any other
corporation , not opposed to, the best interests of EDO and, in criminal actions
or proceedings, in addition, had no reasonable cause to believe that his conduct
was unlawful.
EDO shall indemnify any person made, or threatened to be made, a party to
an action by or in the right of EDO to procure a judgement in its favor by
reason of the fact that he, his testator or interstate, is or was a director or
officer of EDO, or is or was serving at the request of EDO as a director or
officer of any other company, against amounts paid in settlement and reasonable
expenses, including attorneys' fees actually and necessarily incurred by him in
connection with the defense or settlement of such action, if such director or
officer acted, in good faith, for a purpose which he reasonably believed to be
in, or, in the case of service of any other corporation , not opposed to, the
best interests of EDO, except that no indemnification shall be made in respect
of a threatened action, or a pending action which is settled or otherwise
disposed of, or any claim, issue or matter as to which such person shall have
been adjudged to be liable to EDO, unless and only to the extent that the court
in which the action was brought, or, if no action was brought, any court of
competent jurisdiction, determines upon application that, any court of competent
jurisdiction, determines upon application that, the person is fairly and
reasonably entitled to indemnity for such portion of the settlement amount and
expenses as the court deems proper.
ITEM 21. EXHIBIT TABLE
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2.1 Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as
of January 2, 2000, among EDO, EDO Acquisition III Corp. and
AIL Technologies Inc., including Exhibits B and E thereto
(included as Annex A in this joint proxy
statement/prospectus and incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 2(a) of the EDO Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
Year Ended December 31, 1999 (the "1999 Form 10-K"))
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2.2 Management Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 2,
2000, among EDO and certain individuals named therein
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2(b) of the 1999 Form
10-K)
2.3 Amended and Restated Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of
January 2, 2000, between EDO and Defense Systems Holding Co.
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2(c) of the 1999 Form
10-K)
4.1 Certificate of Incorporation of EDO and amendments thereto
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(i) of the 1999 Form
10-K)
4.2 Loan Agreement, dated as of September 9, 1998, between
Mellon Bank, NA, et. al., and EDO (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 4(a) of the 1999 Form 10-K)
4.3 Amendment No. 1 to the Loan Agreement referred to in Exhibit
4.2, effective (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(b) of
the 1999 Form 10-K)
4.4 Guarantee Agreement, dated as of July 22, 1988, restated as
amended through Amendment No. 13 effective December 31,
1998, made by EDO in favor of Mellon Bank as successor in
interest to Fleet Bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
4(c) of the 1999 Form 10-K)
5 Opinion of Marvin D. Genzer as to the legality of the
securities being registered
10.1 EDO 1996 Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10(a) of the 1999 Form 10-K)
10.2 EDO Executive Termination Agreement, as amended, between EDO
and three employees (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10(b) of the 1999 Form 10-K)
10.3 Executive Life Insurance Plan Agreements, as amended,
between EDO and thirty employees and retirees (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10(c) of the 1999 Form 10-K)
10.4 Form of Directors' and Officers' Indemnification Agreements
between EDO and 14 current EDO directors and officers
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(d) of the 1999 Form
10-K)
10.5 Consent Decree, entered on November 25, 1992, among the
United States, EDO, Plessey, Inc., Vernitron Corporation and
Pitney Bowes, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10(e) of the 1999 Form 10-K)
10.6 EDO 1997 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(f) of the 1999 Form
10-K)
10.7 EDO Compensation Plan for Directors (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10(g) of the 1999 Form 10-K)
10.8 Amended and Restated Employment and Retirement Agreement,
dated as of January 2, 2000, between EDO and Frank A.
Fariello (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(h) of the
1999 Form 10-K)
10.9 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of
January 2, 2000, between EDO and Ira Kaplan (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10(i) of the 1999 Form 10-K)
10.10 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of
January 2, 2000, between EDO and Marvin D. Genzer
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(j) of the 1999 Form
10-K)
10.11 Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as
of January 2, 2000, among AIL Systems Inc., EDO and James M.
Smith (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(k) of the
1999 Form 10-K)
13 EDO Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Year Ended December
31, 1999 (previously filed and included in mailing)
23.1 Consent of KPMG LLP, Independent Auditors
23.2 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Auditors
23.3 Consent of Marvin D. Genzer (included in Exhibit 5)
24 Powers of Attorney
99.1 Form of EDO Proxy Card
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99.2 Form of AIL Proxy Card
99.3 Form of Voting Instruction Card for EDO's Employee Stock
Ownership Plan
99.4 Form of Voting Instruction Card for AIL's Employee Stock
Ownership Plan
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ITEM 22. UNDERTAKINGS
The undersigned Registrant undertakes:
(1) To file, during any period in which offers of sale are being made,
a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:
(i) To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the
Securities Act of 1933;
(ii) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after
the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent
post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the
aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth
in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any
increase or decrease in the volume of securities offered (if the total
dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was
registered) and any deviation form the low or high end of the estimated
maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed
with the Commission pursuant of Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the
changes in volume and price represent no more than 20 percent change in
the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the "Calculation of
Registration Fee" table in the effective registration statement;
(iii) To include any material information with respect to the plan
of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement
or any material change to such information in the registration
statement.
Provided, however, that paragraphs (1)(i) and (1)(ii) do not apply if
the information required to be included in a post-effective amendment by
those paragraphs is contained in periodic reports filed by the registrant
pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 that are incorporated by reference in the registration statement.
(2) That, for purposes of determining liability under the Securities
Act of 1933, each such post effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new
registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the
offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial
bona fide offering thereof.
(3) To remove from the registration by means of a post-effective
amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the
termination of the offering.
(4) That, for purposes of determining any liability under the
Securities Act of 1933, each filing of the registrant's annual report
pursuant to Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 that is incorporated by reference in the registration statement,
shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the
securities offered in the registration statement and the offering of such
securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide
offering of such securities.
(5) That, prior to any public reoffering of the securities registered
under this registration statement through use of a prospectus which is a
part of this registration statement, by any person or party who is deemed
to be an underwriter within the meaning of Rule 145(c), the issuer
undertakes that such reoffering prospectus will contain the information
called for by the applicable registration form with respect to reofferings
by persons who may be deemed underwriters, in addition to the information
called for by the other Items of the applicable form.
(6) That every prospectus (i) that is filed pursuant of the paragraph
(5) immediately preceding, or (ii) that purports to meet the requirements
of section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933 and is used
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in connection with an offering of securities subject to Rule 415, will be
filed as a part of an amendment to the registration statement and will not
be used until such amendment is effective, and that, for purposes of
determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such
post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement
relating to the securities offered in the registration statement, and the
offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial
bona fide offering of such securities.
(7) To respond to requests for information that is incorporated by
reference into the prospectus pursuant to Items 4, 10(b), 11 or 13 of this
form, within one business day of receipt of such request, and to send the
incorporated documents by first class mail or other equally prompt means.
This includes information contained in documents filed subsequent to the
effective date of the registration statement through the date of responding
to the request.
(8) To supply by means of a post-effective amendment all information
concerning a transaction, and the company being acquired involved in a
transaction that was not the subject of and included in the registration
statement when it became effective.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act
of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the
registrant pursuant to the provisions described under Item 20 above or
otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities
and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as
expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim
for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the
registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling
person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or
proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in
connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in
appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is
against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final
adjudication of such issue.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant
has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized in the City of New York, State of New
York, on March 22, 2000.
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SIGNATURES
PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT, THE REGISTRANT HAS DULY
CAUSED THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT TO BE SIGNED ON ITS BEHALF BY THE
UNDERSIGNED, THEREUNTO DULY AUTHORIZED, IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, STATE OF NEW
YORK, ON MARCH 22, 2000.
EDO Corporation
(Registrant)
By: /s/ FRANK A. FARIELLO
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Frank A. Fariello
Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer
PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT, THIS REGISTRATION
STATEMENT HAS BEEN SIGNED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS IN THE CAPACITIES AND ON THE
DATES INDICATED.
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/s/ FRANK A. FARIELLO Chairman of the Board, Chief March 20, 2000
- --------------------------------------------------- Executive Officer, Acting
Frank A. Fariello Chief Financial Officer and
Director
* Controller March 20, 2000
- ---------------------------------------------------
Effie Pavlou
* Director March 20, 2000
- ---------------------------------------------------
Robert E. Allen
* Director March 20, 2000
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Robert Alvine
* Director March 20, 2000
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Mellon C. Baird
* Director March 20, 2000
- ---------------------------------------------------
George M. Ball
* Director March 20, 2000
- ---------------------------------------------------
Robert M. Hanisee
* Director March 20, 2000
- ---------------------------------------------------
Michael J. Hegarty
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* Director March 20, 2000
- ---------------------------------------------------
James M. Smith
* Director March 20, 2000
- ---------------------------------------------------
George A. Strutz, Jr.
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*By: /s/ FRANK A. FARIELLO
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Frank A. Fariello
Attorney-in-Fact
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Exhibit 5
[Letterhead of EDO Corporation]
March 22, 2000
EDO Corporation
60 East 42nd Street
Suite 5010
New York, New York 10165
EDO Corporation
Registration Statement on Form S-4
Dear Sirs and Mesdames:
I am Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of EDO
Corporation, a New York corporation (the "Company"), and I am familiar with the
Registration Statement on Form S-4 referenced above (the "Registration
Statement") filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(the "Commission") pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933
Act"), relating to the Company's offer to issue up to 6,553,229 common shares,
par value $1.00 per share, of the Company ("Shares") in exchange for all of the
issued and outstanding shares of common stock, par value $0.10 per share, of AIL
Technologies Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "AIL Shares"). The Registration
Statement has been prepared in connection with an Amended and Restated Merger
Agreement (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of January 2, 2000, among the
Company, EDO Acquisition III Corp., and AIL Technologies Inc. which is attached
as Annex A to the joint proxy statement/prospectus.
In my capacity as such counsel, I have examined and relied upon the
originals, or copies certified or otherwise identified to my satisfaction, of
such records, documents, certificates and other instruments as in my judgment
are necessary or appropriate to enable me to render the opinion expressed below.
Based upon the foregoing, I am of the opinion that, when the
Registration Statement has become effective under the 1933 Act, the issuance of
the Shares has been authorized by all necessary corporate action of the Company
and by the appropriate regulatory authorities, and the Shares have been issued
in accordance with the terms of the
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Merger Agreement, the Shares will be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid
and nonassessable.
My opinion expressed above is limited to the laws of the State of New
York, the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware and the Federal laws
of the United States of America.
This opinion is given as of the date hereof, and I assume no
obligation to advise you after the date hereof of facts or circumstances that
come to my attention or changes in law that occur which could affect the
opinions contained herein. This letter is being rendered solely for the benefit
of the Company in connection with the matters addressed herein.
I hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the
Registration Statement and to the reference to my name under the caption "Legal
Matters" in the joint proxy statement/prospectus forming a part thereof. In
giving such consent, I do not thereby concede I am within the category of
persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the 1933 Act or the rules
and regulations of the Commission thereunder.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Marvin D. Genzer
Marvin D. Genzer
General Counsel
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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
The Board of Directors
EDO Corporation:
We consent to the use of our report incorporated herein by reference and to the
reference to our firm under the heading "Experts" in the prospectus.
KPMG LLP
Melville, New York
March 20, 2000
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EXHIBIT 23.2
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the
use of our reports dated February 28, 2000 and January 3, 2000, with respect to
the consolidated financial statements of AIL Technologies Inc. and Subsidiaries
and AIL Systems Inc. and Subsidiary, respectively, included in the Registration
Statement on Form S-4 and related joint proxy statement/prospectus of EDO
Corporation for the registration of 6,553,229 shares of its common stock.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
March 21, 2000
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Exhibit 24
POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Frank A. Fariello and
Marvin D. Genzer, and each of them, with full power of substitution, the
undersigned's true and lawful attorneys and agents to execute in his name and on
his behalf, in any and all capabilities, the Registration Statement on Form S-4
of EDO Corporation (the "Company"), a New York corporation, with respect to the
merger between the Company and AIL Technologies Inc., and any and all other
instruments which such attorneys and agents, or either of them, deem necessary
or advisable to enable the Company to comply with the requirements of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, and the rules, regulations and requirements of the Securities and
Exchange Commission; and the undersigned hereby ratifies and confirms as his own
act and deed all that such attorneys and agents, and each of them, shall do or
cause to be done by virtue hereof. Either of such attorneys and agents shall
have, and may exercise, all of the powers hereby conferred.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has subscribed her signature
this 20th day of March, 2000.
/s/ Effie Pavlou
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Effie Pavlou
<PAGE> 2
POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Frank A. Fariello and
Marvin D. Genzer, and each of them, with full power of substitution, the
undersigned's true and lawful attorneys and agents to execute in his name and on
his behalf, in any and all capabilities, the Registration Statement on Form S-4
of EDO Corporation (the "Company"), a New York corporation, with respect to the
merger between the Company and AIL Technologies Inc., and any and all other
instruments which such attorneys and agents, or either of them, deem necessary
or advisable to enable the Company to comply with the requirements of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, and the rules, regulations and requirements of the Securities and
Exchange Commission; and the undersigned hereby ratifies and confirms as his own
act and deed all that such attorneys and agents, and each of them, shall do or
cause to be done by virtue hereof. Either of such attorneys and agents shall
have, and may exercise, all of the powers hereby conferred.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has subscribed his signature
this 20th day of March, 2000.
/s/ Robert E. Allen
---------------------
Robert E. Allen
<PAGE> 3
POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Frank A. Fariello and
Marvin D. Genzer, and each of them, with full power of substitution, the
undersigned's true and lawful attorneys and agents to execute in his name and on
his behalf, in any and all capabilities, the Registration Statement on Form S-4
of EDO Corporation (the "Company"), a New York corporation, with respect to the
merger between the Company and AIL Technologies Inc., and any and all other
instruments which such attorneys and agents, or either of them, deem necessary
or advisable to enable the Company to comply with the requirements of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, and the rules, regulations and requirements of the Securities and
Exchange Commission; and the undersigned hereby ratifies and confirms as his own
act and deed all that such attorneys and agents, and each of them, shall do or
cause to be done by virtue hereof. Either of such attorneys and agents shall
have, and may exercise, all of the powers hereby conferred.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has subscribed his signature
this 20th day of March, 2000.
/s/ Robert Alvine
---------------------
Robert Alvine
<PAGE> 4
POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Frank A. Fariello and
Marvin D. Genzer, and each of them, with full power of substitution, the
undersigned's true and lawful attorneys and agents to execute in his name and on
his behalf, in any and all capabilities, the Registration Statement on Form S-4
of EDO Corporation (the "Company"), a New York corporation, with respect to the
merger between the Company and AIL Technologies Inc., and any and all other
instruments which such attorneys and agents, or either of them, deem necessary
or advisable to enable the Company to comply with the requirements of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, and the rules, regulations and requirements of the Securities and
Exchange Commission; and the undersigned hereby ratifies and confirms as his own
act and deed all that such attorneys and agents, and each of them, shall do or
cause to be done by virtue hereof. Either of such attorneys and agents shall
have, and may exercise, all of the powers hereby conferred.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has subscribed his signature
this 20th day of March, 2000.
/s/ Mellon C. Baird
---------------------
Mellon C. Baird
<PAGE> 5
POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Frank A. Fariello and
Marvin D. Genzer, and each of them, with full power of substitution, the
undersigned's true and lawful attorneys and agents to execute in his name and on
his behalf, in any and all capabilities, the Registration Statement on Form S-4
of EDO Corporation (the "Company"), a New York corporation, with respect to the
merger between the Company and AIL Technologies Inc., and any and all other
instruments which such attorneys and agents, or either of them, deem necessary
or advisable to enable the Company to comply with the requirements of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, and the rules, regulations and requirements of the Securities and
Exchange Commission; and the undersigned hereby ratifies and confirms as his own
act and deed all that such attorneys and agents, and each of them, shall do or
cause to be done by virtue hereof. Either of such attorneys and agents shall
have, and may exercise, all of the powers hereby conferred.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has subscribed his signature
this 20th day of March, 2000.
/s/ George M. Ball
---------------------
George M. Ball
<PAGE> 6
POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Frank A. Fariello and
Marvin D. Genzer, and each of them, with full power of substitution, the
undersigned's true and lawful attorneys and agents to execute in his name and on
his behalf, in any and all capabilities, the Registration Statement on Form S-4
of EDO Corporation (the "Company"), a New York corporation, with respect to the
merger between the Company and AIL Technologies Inc., and any and all other
instruments which such attorneys and agents, or either of them, deem necessary
or advisable to enable the Company to comply with the requirements of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, and the rules, regulations and requirements of the Securities and
Exchange Commission; and the undersigned hereby ratifies and confirms as his own
act and deed all that such attorneys and agents, and each of them, shall do or
cause to be done by virtue hereof. Either of such attorneys and agents shall
have, and may exercise, all of the powers hereby conferred.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has subscribed his signature
this 20th day of March, 2000.
/s/ Robert M. Hanisee
---------------------
Robert M. Hanisee
<PAGE> 7
POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Frank A. Fariello and
Marvin D. Genzer, and each of them, with full power of substitution, the
undersigned's true and lawful attorneys and agents to execute in his name and on
his behalf, in any and all capabilities, the Registration Statement on Form S-4
of EDO Corporation (the "Company"), a New York corporation, with respect to the
merger between the Company and AIL Technologies Inc., and any and all other
instruments which such attorneys and agents, or either of them, deem necessary
or advisable to enable the Company to comply with the requirements of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, and the rules, regulations and requirements of the Securities and
Exchange Commission; and the undersigned hereby ratifies and confirms as his own
act and deed all that such attorneys and agents, and each of them, shall do or
cause to be done by virtue hereof. Either of such attorneys and agents shall
have, and may exercise, all of the powers hereby conferred.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has subscribed his signature
this 20th day of March, 2000.
/s/ Michael J. Hegarty
----------------------
Michael J. Hegarty
<PAGE> 8
POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Frank A. Fariello and
Marvin D. Genzer, and each of them, with full power of substitution, the
undersigned's true and lawful attorneys and agents to execute in his name and on
his behalf, in any and all capabilities, the Registration Statement on Form S-4
of EDO Corporation (the "Company"), a New York corporation, with respect to the
merger between the Company and AIL Technologies Inc., and any and all other
instruments which such attorneys and agents, or either of them, deem necessary
or advisable to enable the Company to comply with the requirements of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, and the rules, regulations and requirements of the Securities and
Exchange Commission; and the undersigned hereby ratifies and confirms as his own
act and deed all that such attorneys and agents, and each of them, shall do or
cause to be done by virtue hereof. Either of such attorneys and agents shall
have, and may exercise, all of the powers hereby conferred.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has subscribed his signature
this 20th day of March, 2000.
/s/ James M. Smith
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James M. Smith
<PAGE> 9
POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Frank A. Fariello and
Marvin D. Genzer, and each of them, with full power of substitution, the
undersigned's true and lawful attorneys and agents to execute in his name and on
his behalf, in any and all capabilities, the Registration Statement on Form S-4
of EDO Corporation (the "Company"), a New York corporation, with respect to the
merger between the Company and AIL Technologies Inc., and any and all other
instruments which such attorneys and agents, or either of them, deem necessary
or advisable to enable the Company to comply with the requirements of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, and the rules, regulations and requirements of the Securities and
Exchange Commission; and the undersigned hereby ratifies and confirms as his own
act and deed all that such attorneys and agents, and each of them, shall do or
cause to be done by virtue hereof. Either of such attorneys and agents shall
have, and may exercise, all of the powers hereby conferred.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has subscribed his signature
this 20th day of March, 2000.
/s/ George A. Strutz, Jr.
-------------------------
George A. Strutz, Jr.
<PAGE> 1
Exhibit 99.1
EDO
CORPORATION
60 East 42nd Street, Suite 5010
Frank A. Fariello New York, New York 10165
Chairman of the Board 212-716-2000
and Chief Executive Officer
Dear Fellow Shareholder: March 22, 2000
You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of
your Company, which will be held in the 11th floor Conference Center of Chase
Manhattan Bank, 270 Park Avenue, New York, New York, at 11:00 A.M., on April 28,
2000.
In addition to the four proposals on the agenda for the meeting, your
management will report on the activities of the Company during the past year and
provide a discussion period to give you an opportunity to ask questions
concerning the Company's business and its operations.
Whether you do or do not plan to attend the meeting, it is important that
your shares be represented. Regardless of the number of shares you own, you are
encouraged to promptly sign and mail the proxy below. This will aid the Company
in avoiding the expense of additional proxy solicitation, and will not affect
your right to vote in person in the event that you attend the meeting. Thank you
for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
/s/ Frank A. Fariello
EVERY VOTE IS IMPORTANT
PLEASE SIGN, DATE AND MAIL YOUR PROXY IN THE ENVELOPE
PROVIDED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. YOUR PROXY DOES
NOT AFFECT YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE IN PERSON IN THE
EVENT YOU ATTEND THE MEETING.
- Please Detach and Mail in the Envelope Provided -
A /X/ PLEASE MARK YOUR
VOTES AS IN THIS EXAMPLE
The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR Proposals 1, 2, 3 and 4.
<TABLE>
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
FOR WITHHOLD
all nominees (except for all nominees NOMINEES:
as indicated below) Robert E. Allen
No. 1 / / / / Robert Alvine
Election of Michael J. Hegarty
Directors
</TABLE>
(INSTRUCTION: TO WITHHOLD AUTHORITY TO VOTE FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL
NOMINEE, WRITE THAT NOMINEE'S NAME IN THE SPACE PROVIDED BELOW.)
_________________________________________________________________
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN
<S> <C> <C> <C>
No. 2 Ratification of appointment of KPMG
LLP as independent auditors for EDO for 2000. / / / / / /
No. 3 The issuance of 6,553,229 EDO FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN
common shares in the merger. / / / / / /
FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN
/ / / / / /
No. 4 Increase in the number of EDO Common Shares subject to EDO's
1996 long-term incentive plan from 600,000 EDO Common Shares to
1,050,000 EDO Common Shares, which increase will effective only if we
complete the merger.
</TABLE>
TO THE EXTENT NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED,
THE COMMON SHARES TO WHICH THIS PROXY
RELATES WILL BE VOTED FOR THE ELECTION OF
ALL NOMINEES AS DIRECTORS AND FOR
PROPOSALS 2, 3 AND 4.
I plan to attend the meeting. / /
SIGN, DATE AND MAIL YOUR PROXY TODAY.
Signature(s) of Shareholder (s) _________________________ Dated __________, 2000
IMPORTANT: Please sign exactly as your name or names appear hereon. When
signing as attorney, executor, administrator, trustee or guardian,
please give your full title as such. Each joint owner should sign.
<PAGE> 2
EDO CORPORATION
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS - FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2000
THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF EDO CORPORATION.
The undersigned hereby appoints MARVIN D. GENZER and IRA KAPLAN, and each of
them, the proxies and agents of the undersigned, each with power of
substitution, to vote all Common Shares of EDO Corporation (the "Company"),
which the undersigned is entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders
of the Company to be held in the 11th floor Conference Center of Chase Manhattan
Bank, 270 Park Avenue, New York, New York, on Friday, April 28, 2000 at 11:00
A.M. New York time, and at any adjournment or postponement thereof, with all the
powers which the undersigned would possess if personally present, hereby
revoking any prior proxy to vote at such meeting and hereby ratifying and
confirming all that said proxies and agents or their substitutes or any of them
may lawfully do by virtue hereof, upon the following matters, as described in
the EDO Corporation and AIL Technologies Inc. Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus,
receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, and in their discretion, upon such
other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or
postponement thereof.
(CONTINUED, AND TO BE DATED AND SIGNED ON THE OTHER SIDE.)
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Exhibit 99.2
AIL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
455 Commack Road
Neil A. Armstrong Deer Park, New York 11729
Chairman of the Board 800-299-9418
March 22, 2000
Dear Fellow Stockholder:
You are cordially invited to attend a Special Meeting of common
stockholders of AIL Technologies Inc., which will be held at 455 Commack Road,
Deer Park, New York 11729, at 5:00 P.M., on April 27, 2000.
Whether you do or do not plan to attend the meeting, it is important that
your shares of AIL common stock be represented. Regardless of the number of
shares of AIL common stock you own, you are encouraged to promptly sign and mail
the proxy below. This will aid AIL in avoiding the expense of additional
proxy solicitations, and will not affect your right to vote in person in the
event that you attend the meeting. Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
/s/ Neil A. Armstrong
EVERY VOTE IS IMPORTANT
PLEASE SIGN, DATE AND MAIL YOUR PROXY IN THE ENVELOPE
PROVIDED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. YOUR PROXY DOES
NOT AFFECT YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE IN PERSON IN THE
EVENT YOU ATTEND THE MEETING.
- Please Detach and Mail in the Envelope Provided -
A /X/ PLEASE MARK YOUR
VOTES AS IN THIS EXAMPLE
The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR Proposal 1.
No. 1 Adoption of the Merger Agreement and FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN
approval of the Merger with EDO Corporation. / / / / / /
____________________________________________________________________________
To the extent not otherwise
specified, the shares of AIL
Common Stock to which this proxy
relates will be voted FOR
Proposal 1.
I plan to attend the meeting. / /
SIGN, DATE AND MAIL YOUR PROXY TODAY.
Signature(s) of Stockholder(s) ____________________________ Dated _______, 2000
IMPORTANT: Please sign exactly as your name or names appear hereon. When
signing as attorney, executor, administrator, trustee or guardian,
please give your full title as such. Each joint owner should sign.
<PAGE> 2
AIL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS - THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2000
THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF AIL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
The undersigned hereby appoints DARRELL L. REED and JAMES M. SMITH,
and each of them, the proxies and agents of the undersigned, each with power of
substitution, to vote all shares of common stock of AIL Technologies Inc. (the
"Company"), which the undersigned is entitled to vote at the Special Meeting of
common stockholders of the Company to be held at 455 Commack Road, Deer Park,
New York 11729, on Thursday April 27, 2000 at 5:00 P.M. New York time, and at
any adjournment or postponement thereof, with all the powers which the
undersigned would possess if personally present, hereby revoking any prior proxy
to vote at such meeting and hereby ratifying and confirming all that said
proxies and agents or their substitutes or any of them may lawfully do by virtue
hereof, upon the following matters, as described in the AIL Technologies Inc.
and EDO Corporation Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus, receipt of which is hereby
acknowledged, and in their discretion, upon such other business as may properly
come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.
(CONTINUED, AND TO BE DATED AND SIGNED ON THE OTHER SIDE.)
2
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Exhibit 99.3
THE BANK OF NEW YORK
Trustee Under the EDO Corporation
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
March 22, 2000
To: All Participants in the
EDO Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Enclosed you will find a copy of EDO Corporation's 1999 Annual Report
to Shareholders and a Notice of Annual Meeting and EDO Corporation and AIL
Technologies Inc. Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus for EDO's 2000 Annual Meeting
of Shareholders. Below is a Voting Instruction Card for the ESOP. As a
participant in the ESOP, you are entitled to instruct the undersigned to vote
the EDO Common Shares and/or ESOP Convertible Preferred Shares Series A credited
to your ESOP account as of March 22, 2000. Under the ESOP, your voting
instructions also apply to any shares in the Trust established under the ESOP
that will be allocated to your account based on your compensation for 1999.
IF YOU DO NOT RETURN THE ESOP VOTING INSTRUCTION CARD, THE UNDERSIGNED WILL VOTE
THE ESOP COMMON SHARES AND/OR PREFERRED SHARES CREDITED OR ALLOCABLE TO YOUR
ACCOUNT IN THE SAME RELATIVE PROPORTIONS AS THE SHARES FOR WHICH INSTRUCTIONS
ARE RECEIVED.
Please complete, date and sign the Voting Instruction Card and return the Card
in the enclosed envelope. No postage is required if mailed in the United States.
Your voting instructions will not be disclosed to EDO.
The Voting Instruction Card is not a proxy. If you own EDO Common Shares
otherwise than under the ESOP, those other shares may be voted in person at the
Annual Meeting or by completing, dating, signing and returning the separate
proxy card which will be supplied to you by EDO Corporation.
Very truly yours,
THE BANK OF NEW YORK
as Trustee under the EDO Corporation
Employee Stock
Ownership Plan
- Please Detach and Mail in the Envelope Provided -
A /X/ PLEASE MARK YOUR
VOTES AS IN THIS EXAMPLE
The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR Proposals 1, 2, 3 and 4.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C> <C> <C>
FOR WITHHOLD
all nominees (except as for all nominees NOMINEES:
indicated below) Robert E. Allen
No. 1 Robert Alvine
Election of / / / / Michael J. Hegarty
Directors
</TABLE>
(INSTRUCTION: TO WITHHOLD AUTHORITY TO VOTE FOR
ANY INDIVIDUAL NOMINEE, WRITE THE NOMINEES NAME IN
THE SPACE PROVIDED BELOW
- --------------------------------------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN
<S> <C> <C> <C>
No. 2 Ratification of appointment of KPMG LLP
as independent auditors for EDO for 2000 / / / / / /
FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN
No. 3 The issuance of 6,553,229 EDO common
shares in the merger. / / / / / /
FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN
No. 4 Increase in the number of EDO Common
Shares subject to EDO's 1996 long-term / / / / / /
incentive plan from 600,000 EDO
Common Shares to 1,050,000 EDO
Common Shares, which increase will
become effective only if we
complete the merger.
</TABLE>
These instructions relate only to shares
under the EDO Corporation Employee Stock
Ownership Plan. EDO Corporation shares
owned otherwise than under the aforesaid
Plan may be voted in person at the Annual
Meeting or by signing, dating and
returning the separate proxy card
supplied by EDO Corporation.
Please sign exactly as your name appears
hereon and return this card to The Bank
of New York in the envelope provided. The
shares represented hereby will be voted
as specified. If you return this card
with no instructions indicated, you will
be deemed to have instructed the Trustee
to vote or cause to be voted such shares,
and such shares will be voted FOR the
election of all nominees as directors and
FOR Proposals 2, 3 and 4 above. To
facilitate voting such shares, please
mail this card in time to be received by
The Bank of New York not later than
April 24, 2000.
I plan to attend the meeting. / /
Signature _______________________________________________ Dated ________, 2000
<PAGE> 2
THE BANK OF NEW YORK
AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE EDO CORPORATION
EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN
VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
The undersigned hereby instructs The Bank of New York, as Trustee, to vote or
cause to be voted all Common Shares and/or ESOP Convertible Preferred Shares
Series A of EDO Corporation, which were credited, or which would have been
allocable (based on 1999 compensation), as of March 22, 2000, to the account of
the undersigned under the EDO Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Plan, at the
Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 28, 2000 and at any adjournment or
postponement thereof, upon the following matters, as described in the EDO
Corporation and AIL Technologies Inc. Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus, receipt
of which is hereby acknowledged, and in the discretion of the Trustee or any
duly appointed proxy agent of the Trustee, upon such other business as may
properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.
(CONTINUED, AND TO BE DATED AND SIGNED ON THE OTHER SIDE.)
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Exhibit 99.4
HSBC BANK USA
Trustee Under the AIL Technologies Inc.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
March 22, 2000
To: All Participants in the
AIL Technologies Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Enclosed you will find a copy of AIL Technologies Inc.'s Notice of Special
Meeting and the AIL Technologies Inc. and EDO Corporation Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus for AIL's special meeting of common stockholders to be held
on Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 5:00 P.M. Below is a Voting Instruction Form for
the ESOP. As a participant in the ESOP, you are entitled to instruct the
undersigned to vote the shares of AIL common stock credited to your ESOP
account.
IF YOU DO NOT RETURN THE ESOP VOTING INSTRUCTION FORM, THE UNDERSIGNED WILL VOTE
THE COMMON STOCK ALLOCABLE TO YOUR ACCOUNT IN THE SAME RELATIVE PROPORTIONS AS
THE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK FOR WHICH INSTRUCTIONS ARE RECEIVED.
Please complete, date and sign the Voting Instruction Form and return the Form
in the enclosed envelope. No postage is required if mailed in the United States.
Your voting instructions will not be disclosed to AIL.
The Voting Instruction Form is not a proxy. If you own shares of AIL common
stock otherwise than under the ESOP, those other shares of AIL common stock may
be voted in person at the Special Meeting or by completing, dating, signing and
returning the separate proxy card which will be supplied to you by AIL.
HSBC will vote the shares of common stock allocable to you as indicated, or, if
you do not return instructions to HSBC by April 24, 2000, proportionately to the
voting instructions received from the other participants in the ESOP, unless
HSBC determines that to do so would violate its duties and responsibilities as
ESOP Trustee. Once HSBC receives your Voting Instruction Form you may not change
your decision.
Very truly yours,
HSBC BANK USA
as Trustee under the AIL Technologies Inc.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
<PAGE> 2
Exhibit 99.4
HSBC BANK USA
AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE AIL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN
VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
The undersigned hereby instructs HSBC, as Trustee, to vote or cause to be voted
all shares of common stock which are allocated to the account of the undersigned
under the AIL Employee Stock Ownership Plan, at the Special Meeting of common
stockholders of AIL on April 27, 2000 and at any adjournment or postponement
thereof, upon the following matter, as described in the AIL Technologies Inc.
and EDO Corporation Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus, receipt of which is hereby
acknowledged, and in the discretion of the Trustee or any duly appointed proxy
agent of the Trustee, upon such other business as may properly come before the
meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.
Please sign exactly as your name appears hereon and return this form to HSBC in
the envelope provided. The shares of AIL common stock represented hereby will be
voted as specified. If you return this card with no instructions or if you do
not return this card, your shares of AIL common stock will be voted in
proportion to the votes of the other ESOP participants.
(MARK ONLY ONE)
No 1. Adoption of the Merger Agreement
and approval of the Merger with EDO
Corporation
FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN
/__/ /__/ /___/
These instructions relate only to shares of AIL common stock held under the
AIL Technologies Inc. ESOP. Shares of AIL common stock owned otherwise may be
voted in person at the Special Meeting or by signing, dating and returning the
separate proxy form supplied by AIL.
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AFFIX LABEL WITH
NAME, MAILING ADDRESS,
& NO. OF SHS.
[ ]
______________________________________________ DATED _____________, 2000
SIGNATURE
THIS FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY HSBC BY 5 P.M. ON April 24, 2000
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